Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 5 at 3:06PM EST until January 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 12:06pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet possible.
* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
make for more difficult navigation.
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:
Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA