Marine Weather Statement for Cross Sound; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Cross Sound
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- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Cross Sound... Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM... Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM... Areas of dense fog are being observed on satellite along the NE gulf coast near the entrance of Cross Sound, with FAA webcams showing fog reducing visibilities down to 1/2...
What the bulletin says to do
Reduce your speed and keep a lookout for other vessels, buoys, and breakwaters. Keep your navigation lights on. If not equipped with radar, you should consider seeking safe harbor.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Cross Sound... Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM... Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM... Areas of dense fog are being observed on satellite along the NE gulf coast near the entrance of Cross Sound, with FAA webcams showing fog reducing visibilities down to 1/2 mile or less at times near Cape Spencer. Fog is likely to expand in coverage overnight into the inner channels of Cross sound before beginning to slowly lift and dissipate through mid-morning.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 10 at 4:58AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Official revision
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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