Marine Weather Statement for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
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The areas affected include... Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM... Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM... * At 549 PM AKDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. This strong thunderstorm was located 16 NM southwest of...
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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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The areas affected include... Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM... Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM... * At 549 PM AKDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. This strong thunderstorm was located 16 NM southwest of Dry Bay, moving northeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 31 at 5:49PM 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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