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Gale Warning
ActiveSouthern Lynn Canal; Cross Sound; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer 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. Seas 7 to 12 ft expected for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft expected for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft expected for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer.
* WHERE...Southern Lynn Canal and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Monday to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second 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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