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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
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Minor
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Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight AKST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight AKST Wednesday night.
* 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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