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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
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Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 5 PM AKDT Sunday.
* 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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