Get Forecast Bar
Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts
Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Data from the National Weather Service
Service provided by Forecast Bar