CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO ICY CAPE OUT TO 15 NM — * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 27 to 32 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 33 to 38 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM AKST early this morning. For the first Gale Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight AKST tonight. For the second Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Severe weather in Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
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 severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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