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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Starts
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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 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM AKDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning 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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