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Gale Warning

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Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM

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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM AKDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 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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