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Storm Warning
Issued: 2:52 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 AM AKST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 2:52 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 AM AKST Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:26 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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