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Small Craft Advisory

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Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM

Starts
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Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 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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