Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Gale Warning

Gale Warning for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM

What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds increasing to 30 kt and seas building to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds to 40 kt and seas building to 19 ft. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage...

USCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds increasing to 30 kt and seas building to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds to 40 kt and seas building to 19 ft.

WHERE

Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.

WHEN

For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Sunday.

IMPACTS

Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

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.