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Gale Warning

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Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM AKST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.
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