Small Craft Advisory 01/06/2025 16:17 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 6 at 7:17PM EST until January 8 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 6, 2025 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
January 7, 2025 - 4:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 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: 
Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC