Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 9:55PM CST until January 11 at 9:00AM 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 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out
20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL
to Pensacola FL out 20 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:
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL