Storm Warning Issued for Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters; 50-Knot Winds and 29-Foot Seas Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters. The alert was officially issued at 2:25 PM AKST on February 10, 2026, and is effective through the early morning hours of Wednesday.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters (UGC: PKZ766).

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected waters. Mariners should seek safe harbor and ensure all vessels are properly secured before the onset of hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Extreme maritime conditions are expected throughout the warning period:

• Tonight: Southwest winds reaching 50 knots with seas as high as 29 feet. Precipitation will include a mix of snow and rain showers.
• Wednesday: Southwest winds of 45 knots, shifting to the west at 35 knots by the afternoon. Seas are expected to remain high at 24 feet with widespread snow, rain showers, and freezing spray.
• Wednesday Night: Northwest winds of 45 knots and seas of 21 feet, accompanied by heavy freezing spray.
• Thursday: Conditions will begin to subside slightly with northwest winds of 40 knots and 18-foot seas.

Timeline

The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.