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Gale Warning

Active

Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 9 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday.
* 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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