Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 5 at 2:29AM EST until January 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 11:29pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to
25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots expected. For the Gale
Watch, southwest winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 40
knots and seas 5 to 7 feet possible. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35
knots and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm
and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM
EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through
Monday evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10
PM Monday to 4 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:
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL