Small Craft Advisory 01/05/2025 19:20 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 5 at 10:20PM EST until January 8 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 7:20pm
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 7:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 AM EST Wednesday. * 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