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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM
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Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM AKST this evening.
* 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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