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Locally rough seas - Small craft advisory

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Expired: Hazardous Seas
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 20 Aug 2026 12:28
  • Effective 20 Aug 2026 12:00
  • Onset 20 Aug 2026 12:00
  • Expires 20 Aug 2026 17:00
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Locally rough seas creating hazardous conditions for small craft operators and sea bathers.

Area

Eastern Saint Lucia

Event description

Seas 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters). Brisk winds and moderate to high northeasterly/easterly swells.

Instructions

Potential Impacts • Small Craft: Increased risk of capsizing or taking on water. Open boats and smaller vessels will face significant chopping and vertical rolling. • Sea Bathers: Dangerous breaking waves at the coast and strong, unpredictable rip currents. Recommended Actions • Small Craft Operators: Exercise high caution. Secure vessels properly, monitor conditions closely, and avoid operating in open waters if inexperienced. • Sea Bathers & Swimmers: Exercise extreme caution. Avoid entering the water in areas exposed to strong easterly or northeasterly swells.