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Small Craft Advisory for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM

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What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and...

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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 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to noon AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 5 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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    Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 3:39AM AKDT until November 1 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

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  2. Alert

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 2:38AM AKDT until November 1 at 5:00PM AKST 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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