For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.
WHERE
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.
WHEN
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM AKDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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.
Sat 5:00 AM → Sun 5:00 PM AKDT
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 7 ft. W swell late. .SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt becoming SE late. Seas 8 ft. .SUN...E wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 10 ft. Showers. .MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED...S wind 10 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Sat 7:00 AM → Sun 4:00 AM AKDT
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Recommendations
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Sun 10:00 AM → Sun 1:00 PM AKDT
WHAT
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.
WHERE
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.
WHEN
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM AKDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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.
