Small Craft Advisory 01/08/2025 12:14 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 8 at 3:14PM EST until January 10 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 12:14pm
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 nm; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC