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Gale Warning

Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM

Until Oct 15, 4:00 AM AKDT

Map of the Gale Warning over Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 15, 1:00 AM AKDT
Until
Oct 15, 4:00 AM AKDT
Issued
Oct 13, 3:09 PM AKDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 13, 5:44 PM AKDT
Office
Juneau, AK
Number
113 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Expected, Likely
Where
Alaska waters

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

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.

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