Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 9:55PM CST until January 10 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 7:55pm
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to
60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to
Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.
For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 9 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:
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL