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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaskan coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.
* 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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