Small Craft Advisory 01/05/2025 01:56 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 5 at 3:56AM CST until January 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 1:56am
Expires: 
January 5, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA