Gale Watch 01/05/2025 11:35 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued January 5 at 2:35PM EST until January 6 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 11:35am
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 1:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 20 knots. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL