Storm Warning for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
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- Severe
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- Immediate
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What is happening
What: For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Storm Warning issued October 13 at 5:44PM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Storm Warning issued October 13 at 5:44PM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Storm Warning issued October 13 at 3:09PM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Storm Warning issued October 13 at 3:09PM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Source and limitations
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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