What is happening
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the first Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Friday. For the first Gale Warning, from 9 AM to noon AKST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Friday. For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM to 9 PM AKST Friday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Official 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.
