Marine Weather Statement for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
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The areas affected include... Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM... Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM... * At 223 AM AKDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 26 NM east of Cape Suckling...
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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 these storms pass. These thunderstorms 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 these storms reach 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... Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM... * At 223 AM AKDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 26 NM east of Cape Suckling to 26 NM southwest of Icy Cape, or along a line from 26 NM east of Cape Suckling to 35 NM east of Cape Suckling, moving north at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM and Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 31 at 2:23AM 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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