OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · UPCOMING

Gale Warning

Gale Warning issued November 5 at 2:53PM AKST until November 6 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Moderate

What is happening

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Official instructions

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

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

Source information

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