CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO ICY CAPE OUT TO 15 NM; ICY… — * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM, Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the 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.
Local conditions in Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
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Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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