Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 10 at 2:18AM CST until January 11 at 6:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 10, 2025 - 12:18am
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...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