OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Gale Warning

Gale Warning issued November 5 at 11:32PM AKST until November 6 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Moderate

What is happening

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM 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.

Original message from NWS Juneau AK. Wording is preserved from the source.

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