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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; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM

Starts
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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Thursday to 3 AM 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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