Gale Warning for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
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What is happening
What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 3:09PM AKDT until October 15 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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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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