Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 6 at 2:45PM EST until January 7 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 11:45am
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg
Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ