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Gale Warning

Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; and 8 more

Until Oct 15, 7:00 PM AKDT

Map of the Gale Warning over Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 14, 7:00 PM AKDT
Until
Oct 15, 7:00 PM AKDT
Issued
Oct 13, 12:00 PM AKDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 13, 3:09 PM AKDT
Office
Juneau, AK
Number
111 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Expected, Likely
Where
Alaska waters

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM AKDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM AKDT FRIDAY

For Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.
Where
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 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 12 to 17 ft expected.
Where
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
Where
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the first Gale Warning, from 1 AM 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 second 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.

What to do

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

For Cross Sound, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
Where
Cross Sound.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 15 ft expected.
Where
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
When
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM AKDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM, from Juneau, AK

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.

What to do

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

For Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
Where
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
When
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
Where
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 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
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

For Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM, from Juneau, AK

What
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
Where
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
When
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

Every area Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cross Sound; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM

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