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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; 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
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Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal 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 Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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