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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Starts
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM 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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