Small Craft Advisory 01/04/2025 03:56 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 4 at 6:56AM EST until January 5 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 4, 2025 - 3:56am
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC