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Gale Warning

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Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM

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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the first Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 26 to 31 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Monday. For the first Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 6 AM AKST Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon AKST Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM AKST Monday.
* 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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