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Gale Warning for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM

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What: For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft...

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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.

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* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. * WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM 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 19 at 3:34PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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  2. Alert

    Gale Warning issued October 19 at 3:06PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM 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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