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Gale Warning
ActiveDixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* 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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