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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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