Small Craft Advisory for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 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 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 1 PM AKDT Friday. * 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 14 at 2:13PM AKDT until October 14 at 7:00PM 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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