Small craft advisory

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Hi,

1. What is 'small craft advisory' if we are talking about the weather forecast?

2. What does 'craft' mean in such usage?

3. Can the phrase 'small craft advisory' be used in other situations? Is this phrase common in English?

Thanks,

Abbie1948 · Accepted Answer

Hi Meantolearn,

Could you give us the context please. What is the sentence in which this phrase occurs?

Meantolearn · Answer

Hi Abbie,

This phrase appeared on the TV screen at the weather channel. Sorry, there was no context.
I guess it is related to 'weather forecasts.' What do you think? Please let me know.

Thanks,

Abbie1948 · Answer

Yes, it probably does relate to the weather forecast.

A "small craft" is a small boat, and an item headed "small craft advisory" would probably be a warning of bad weather out at sea which small boats should avoid.

CalifJim · Answer

As Abbie said, 'craft' is 'boat' ("watercraft").  'craft' in other contexts can mean 'plane' ("aircraft").

Guest · Answer

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: To alert mariners to sustained (more than two hours) weather or sea conditions, either present or forecast, that might be hazardous to small boats. If a mariner notices a Small Craft Advisory pennant displayed he should determine immediately the reason by tuning his radio to the latest marine broadcast. Decision as to the degree of hazard will be left up to the boatman, based on his experience and size and type of boat. There is no legal definition of "small craft". The Small Craft Advisory is an advisory in Coastal Waters and Nearshore forecasts for sustained winds, frequent gusts, or sea/wave conditions, exceeding defined thresholds specific to geographic areas. A Small Craft Advisory may also be issued when sea or lake ice exists that could be hazardous to small boats.

Guest · Answer

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http://weather.gov/om/marine/cwd.htm

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