Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 3:43PM CST until January 11 at 6:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 1:43pm
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12
ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest
winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Open Gulf waters east of the Mississippi River out 60
nautical miles.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.
For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM
CST Saturday.
* 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 Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA