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Storm Warning issued October 14 at 2:13PM AKDT until October 15 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

NWS Juneau issued a Storm Warning for the waters from Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape, 15 to 80 nautical miles offshore, until 7 AM AKDT on October 15. The alert forecasts southeast winds of 40–50 knots, gusts up to 60 knots, and seas of 25–30 feet.

Why it matters

The alert warns that storm-force winds and hazardous seas can capsize or damage vessels.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
8/10

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