Small Craft Advisory for Frederick Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Clarence Strait, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Frederick Sound, Icy Strait, Northern Chatham Strait, Sumner Strait
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Likely
What is happening
What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. Impacts: Strong...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Frederick Sound. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM 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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Official revisions
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 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 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 3:54PM AKDT until October 20 at 10:00AM 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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