Marine Weather Statement for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
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- Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
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The areas affected include... Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM... * At 146 AM AKDT, satellite imagery indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This strong thunderstorm was located 15 NM east of Cape Suckling, moving north- north east at 10 knots. Locations...
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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.
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The areas affected include... Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM... * At 146 AM AKDT, satellite imagery indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This strong thunderstorm was located 15 NM east of Cape Suckling, moving north- north east at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Open and coastal waters of Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 31 at 1:46AM 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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