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

Small Craft Advisory for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM +2 more

What: For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage...

USCape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

WHERE

Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.

WHEN

For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 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.