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Small Craft Advisory

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Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Friday.
* 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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