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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveNorthern Chatham Strait
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon AKST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Tuesday.
* 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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