Gale Warning for Clarence Strait
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Clarence Strait, Cross Sound, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Frederick Sound and 8 more
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Likely
What is happening
What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Juneau AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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