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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape 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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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM AKDT Sunday.
* 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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