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Gale Warning
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds increasing to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon AKST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM AKST Saturday.
* 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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