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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM
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Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe.
* WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT 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.
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