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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveSouthern Chatham Strait; Sumner Strait
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait and Sumner Strait.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM AKST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 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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