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Gale Warning

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Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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