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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
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.
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