Gale Warning for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Southern Chatham Strait
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What is happening
What: For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft...
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 Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 8:57AM AKST until November 10 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 8:57AM AKST until November 10 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 8:57AM AKST until November 10 at 3:00PM AKST 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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