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weather NWS minor St. Andrews Bay Waterways October 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon observations no longer support a gale warning.

Local conditions in St. Andrews Bay Waterways may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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