Definitions for "Small Craft Advisory"
Keywords:  mph, advisory, gusts, knots, marine
Issued for average wind speeds of 20 knots to 33 knots, and/or forecast seas of 7 feet or greater. Either condition must occur for at least 2 hours. (locally defined criteria)
An advisory to alert mariners of expected or occurring conditions which are considered potentially hazardous to small weather sensitive boats. This statement is highlighted in the marine forecast when winds are expected to be greater than 20 knots or seas 7 feet or higher.
a type of warning issued by the National Weather Service in the United States , most frequently in coastal areas