Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 10 at 2:25AM CST until January 11 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 10, 2025 - 12:25am
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves up to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and
northwest Florida.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM
CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this
evening 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:
North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL