Gale Warning for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
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 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM AKST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 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 11 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Official revision - Update
Gale Warning issued November 10 at 8:57AM AKST until November 10 at 9:00PM 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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