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Gale Warning
ActiveCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 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, from 7 AM to 4 PM AKDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM to 6 PM AKDT 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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