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Gale Warning

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Clarence Strait; and 1 more

Until Oct 16, 1:00 PM AKDT

Map of the Gale Warning over Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 15, 9:06 PM AKDT
Until
Oct 16, 1:00 PM AKDT
Issued
Oct 15, 3:34 PM AKDT
Updated
2 times, last Oct 15, 9:06 PM AKDT
Office
Juneau, AK
Number
112 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Expected, Likely
Where
Alaska waters

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY

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

What
For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
Where
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
When
For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM AKDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
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 Clarence Strait, from Juneau, AK

What
South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft.
Where
Clarence Strait.
When
Until 10 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 Northern Lynn Canal, from Juneau, AK

What
For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt expected.
Where
Northern Lynn Canal.
When
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM AKDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM 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.

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