Gale Warning for Clarence Strait
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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, Clarence Strait
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What is happening
What: Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Clarence Strait. When: Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
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...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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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 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 8:57AM AKST until November 11 at 6:00AM 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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