Small Craft Advisory for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
What: For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts...
Official alert brief
WHAT
For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.
WHERE
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
WHEN
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday.
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.