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Gale Warning
ActiveClarence Strait; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...Clarence Strait, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 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.
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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