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Gale Warning

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Yakutat Bay

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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the first Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected.
* WHERE...Yakutat Bay.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST this morning. For the first Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM 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.
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