Gale Warning for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM
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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 from 15 to 80 NM, Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM, 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 and 2 more
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What is happening
What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and...
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, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued October 13 at 4:15AM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM 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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