Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 4 at 3:36AM EST until January 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 12:36am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 12:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to
9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to
Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST
Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday
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 Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL