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Small Craft Advisory

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Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM

Status In Progress Started 16 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 5 PM AKDT 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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