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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Status
In Progress
Started 13 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 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, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM AKST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to noon AKST Monday.
* 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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