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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM
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Minor
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Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Open Gulf waters from southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Pascagoula out 20 nautical miles.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* 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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