THE U.S. COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT HAS ISSUED A SAFETY ADVISORY DUE TO HIGH WATER CONDITIONS IN THE VICINITY OF GRAYS POINT AND THE THEBES R/R BRIDGE AT MILE MARKER 43.2 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONG CURRENTS, INCREASED DRIFT, AND SEVERE OUTDRAFTS. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER HORSEPOWER CAPABILITY AND TOW SIZE. FLEET OPERATORS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR FLEETS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT BARGE BREAK-AWAYS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD.
