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Gale Warning

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Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 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.
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