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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM AKDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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