Get Forecast Bar Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts

Gale Warning

Active

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
* 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.
Explore All Active Alerts
Data from the National Weather Service
Service provided by Forecast Bar