Gale Warning for Clarence Strait
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Clarence Strait
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- Official severity
- Moderate
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Clarence Strait. When: For the Gale...
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 Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM AKDT Wednesday. For the 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 20 at 3:44PM AKDT until October 21 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued October 20 at 3:39PM 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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