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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 6 AM AKDT Sunday.
* 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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