Moderate Severe Storm ● Active
Gale Warning issued October 19 at 6:56PM AKDT until October 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Gale
Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM
to 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Northern Chatham Strait |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-20T03:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Northern Chatham Strait
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