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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveApalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL 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, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Tropical Storm Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Tropical Storm Watch, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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