Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 10 at 8:57AM EST until January 10 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 10, 2025 - 5:57am
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...In Delaware Bay Waters, Delaware Bay waters south of
East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. In Atlantic coastal
waters, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of freezing spray and a few
lingering gale force gusts possible through early this morning.
Abnormally low water especially near the low tides through this
morning could make navigation difficult in shallow waters.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ