Storm Warning issued November 5 at 3:36AM AKST until November 5 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the
first Gale Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up
to 70 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. 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 second Gale Warning, southeast
winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM Akst
this morning. For the first Gale Warning, from 9 AM this
morning to 3 PM Akst this afternoon. For the Storm Warning,
from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM Akst this evening. For the
second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM Akst
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM
AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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

This month
2087th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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