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Small Craft Advisory for Yakutat Bay

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Yakutat Bay
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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 6 to 11 ft. For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and...

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 6 to 11 ft. For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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  1. Update

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 3:34PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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  2. Alert

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 3:06PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00AM 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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