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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Status
In Progress
Started 27 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple gale force fronts will imapct the coastal waters from the Fairweather Grounds south to Dixon Entrance thru Wednesday. Winds may subside briefly at times for several hours but anticipate winds to increase to gale force as fronts move over.
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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