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Gale Warning
ActiveSouthern Lynn Canal; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* 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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