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Gale Warning
ActiveSumner Strait
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Sumner Strait.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM AKST Friday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM AKST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 3 PM AKST Friday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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