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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Icy 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 about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM, Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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