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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 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 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 22 to 24 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM AKDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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