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Gale Warning
ActiveYakutat Bay; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Yakutat Bay, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT 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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