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Special Marine Warning issued September 20 at 2:17PM AKDT until September 20
Affecting Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 11:15 PM
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Likely impact; effects through 11:15 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.
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SMWAJK The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM... Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM... * Until 315 PM AKDT. * At 217 PM AKDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was located 33 NM south of Biorka Island, or 38 NM west of Little Port Walter, moving northeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 45 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be capsized in the suddenly higher winds and higher waves associated with this cluster of thunderstorms. * Locations impacted include... Biorka Island and Whale Bay.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™