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Gale Warning

Active

Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 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 Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight AKST tonight. For the second Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM AKST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM 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.
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