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Gale Warning

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Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday.
* 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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