Small Craft Advisory for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
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What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected....
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, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight AKST tonight. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 10 at 8:57AM AKST until November 10 at 6:00PM 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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