Minor Small Craft Advisory 2026-05-20 18:10 UTC

Small Craft Advisory for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM

What: For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage...

USCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

WHERE

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.

WHEN

For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

IMPACTS

Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

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.