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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 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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