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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
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 14 to 18 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM AKST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* 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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