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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds increasing to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas to 15 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory behind the gale conditions, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Sunday.
* 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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