The following is an recent example of a storm warning issued by the National Weather Service office in
Juneau, Alaska. URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 240 AM AKST Wed Feb 11 2026 PKZ661-662-111945- /O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260212T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.GL.W.0029.260212T0300Z-260212T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.SR.W.0006.260212T1200Z-260212T1500Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM- Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM- 240 AM AKST Wed Feb 11 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM AKST THURSDAY... • WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, south winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 23 to 25 ft expected. • WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM. • WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 3 AM to 6 AM AKST Thursday. • IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ==See also==