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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds up to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday 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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