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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveSouthern Chatham Strait; Sumner Strait
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait and Sumner Strait.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 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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