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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While conditions may briefly lower below gale force on Sunday, another period of gale force conditions may be possible beginning Sunday night.
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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