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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy thunderstorms on Sunday will produce locally higher winds and increase the potential for waterspouts.
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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