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Gale Warning

Active

Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the first Storm Warning, east winds 30 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 26 to 31 ft expected. For the second Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft expected. For the third Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 27 to 32 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 6 AM AKST early this morning. For the first Storm Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Storm Warning, from 6 PM to 9 PM AKST this evening. For the third Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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