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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM
Status
In Progress
Started 14 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon AKST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from noon to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday.
* 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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