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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second 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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