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Gale Warning
ActiveIcy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Status
In Progress
Started 8 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 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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