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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of a longer period SE swell with a shorter period wind wave from the NW will make conditions especially hazardous.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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