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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; 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 42 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 22 to 27 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, 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 to 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* 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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