small craft advisory
Americannoun
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a U.S. National Weather Service advisory of sustained winds, over coastal and inland waters, with speeds of 20–33 knots (23–38 miles per hour, 10–17 meters per second). Regional NWS offices have discretion over the choice of the lower limit.
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an advisory of potentially dangerous sea surface conditions, as high swells, that are not directly related to local winds, accompanied by the reason for the advisory.
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At the time, weather forecasters had issued a small craft advisory, warning boaters in Los Angeles County that there could be waves up to 10 feet high.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2024
The National Weather Service in Seattle had issued a small craft advisory and a gale warning Monday along the coast for strong winds and hazardous seas.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023
The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory through the weekend because of the severe weather between Florida and the Bahamas.
From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2022
A small craft advisory issued by the National Weather Service will remain in effect until Tuesday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2020
Only a couple of yahoos hell-bent on proving their manhood would attempt to run at wide-open throttle in a small craft advisory.
From Time Magazine Archive
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