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Gale Warning
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 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, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT 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.
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