Storm Warning Issued for Dixon Entrance and Cape Decision Areas; Winds Up to 60 Knots Expected

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. This alert is currently in effect and remains active through 12:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12. The warning follows a progression of escalating marine hazards including a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Warning.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following offshore marine zones:

• Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision: From 15 to 90 nautical miles (NM) out.
• Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe: From 15 to 80 nautical miles (NM) out.

What You Should Do

Mariners are strongly advised to take immediate safety precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm’s path, and/or secure vessels for severe conditions. Storm-force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and significantly reducing visibility.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate in stages:

• Small Craft Advisory Phase: Southeast winds increasing to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots; seas 10 to 13 feet.
• Gale Warning Phase: South winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots; seas 20 to 25 feet.
• Storm Warning Phase: Southwest winds 50 knots with gusts up to 60 knots; seas reaching 34 to 39 feet.

Timeline

• Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 9:00 PM AKST Wednesday evening.
• Gale Warning: In effect from 9:00 PM Wednesday to 6:00 AM AKST Thursday.
• Storm Warning: In effect from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM AKST Thursday.