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Gale Warning
ActiveSouthern Chatham Strait; Frederick Sound
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait and Frederick Sound.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to noon 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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