Small Craft Advisory 01/12/2025 07:40 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued January 12 at 9:40AM CST until January 14 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 12, 2025 - 7:40am
Expires: 
January 12, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA