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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 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, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon AKST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 PM AKST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM 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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