Small Craft Advisory 12/25/2024 21:46 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 26 at 3:46PM ChST until December 27 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 25, 2024 - 9:46pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with frequent gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strengthening trade swell and localized wind waves, in addition to incoming north swell, are expected to produce sea conditions hazardous to small craft through Friday. There is some chance that the Small Craft Advisory may be extended, if conditions warrant.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters; Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU