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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
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Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM AKST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to midnight AKST Wednesday night.
* 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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