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Gale Warning
ActiveNorthern Chatham Strait
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 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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