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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveSouthern Chatham Strait; Frederick Sound
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 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.
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