Weather Alert Watch
Minor Small Craft Advisory

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

What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up...

USCape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 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

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.

WHEN

For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the second 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.