Gale Watch 01/09/2025 01:30 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued January 9 at 3:30AM CST until January 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 1:30am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 9:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, frequent wind gusts over 20 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm and Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Friday afternoon. * 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: 
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA