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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening 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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