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Small Craft Advisory for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM

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What is happening

What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM AKDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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  1. Alert

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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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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