Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 5 at 3:14AM CST until January 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 1:14am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
7 to 12 ft possible. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
north winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and
Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST
tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday
morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6
PM CST Monday.
* 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 Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX out 20 NM; Waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX