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Small Craft Advisory 1, NWS Melbourne, FL

January 1, 2012

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this small craft advisory at Jan 1, 2012, 4:27 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2012, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2012, 4:27 AM EST (09:27 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2012, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 3, 2012, 12:00 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

119 
WHUS72 KMLB 010927
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
427 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION BEHIND A WINTER COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED...


AMZ550-552-570-572-020930-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T0900Z-120104T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN
INLET OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
427 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...


* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. THESE
  WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 8 FEET AWAY FROM
  THE COAST.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ555-575-020930-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T1500Z-120104T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 20 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
427 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. 


* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. THESE
  WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET AWAY FROM
  THE COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
647 
WHUS72 KMLB 011846
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
146 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT MONDAY
NIGHT INTO TUESDAY...

AMZ570-572-021515-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T0900Z-120103T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0001.120103T0000Z-120103T2100Z/
WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
146 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO
7 PM EST MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. THESE
  WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 8 FEET AWAY FROM
  THE COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN 36 HOURS. MARINERS SHOULD PREPARE NOW FOR GALE
FORCE WINDS AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT EARLY TUESDAY.

&&

$$

AMZ575-021515-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T1500Z-120103T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0001.120103T0000Z-120103T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 20 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
146 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. THESE
  WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET AWAY FROM
  THE COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN 36 HOURS. MARINERS SHOULD PREPARE NOW FOR GALE
FORCE WINDS AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT EARLY TUESDAY.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-021515-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T0900Z-120103T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN
INLET OUT 20 NM-
146 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT 
  WILL INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. 
  THESE WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 8 FEET 
  AWAY FROM THE COAST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ555-021515-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T1500Z-120103T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET OUT 20 NM-
146 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO
4 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT 
  WILL INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. 
  THESE WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET 
  AWAY FROM THE COAST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
303 
WHUS72 KMLB 020937
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
437 AM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT TODAY...

AMZ570-572-022130-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0001.120103T0000Z-120103T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0001.120103T0500Z-120104T0000Z/
WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
437 AM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY TODAY. THESE WILL
  CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 6 AND 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE
  COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ575-022130-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T1500Z-120103T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0001.120103T0000Z-120103T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0001.120103T0500Z-120104T0000Z/
WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 20 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
437 AM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM
THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY TODAY. THESE WILL
  CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET AWAY FROM THE
  COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-022130-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0001.120103T0500Z-120103T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN
INLET OUT 20 NM-
437 AM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY TODAY. THESE WILL
  CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET AWAY FROM THE
  COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ555-022130-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.120102T1500Z-120103T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0001.120103T0500Z-120103T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET OUT 20 NM-
437 AM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MELBOURNE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM
THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY DURING THE DAY ON MONDAY. THESE
  WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET AWAY FROM
  THE COAST LATE TODAY AND EARLY TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
297 
WHUS72 KMLB 022023
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
323 PM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS THROUGH MID WEEK BEHIND A STRONG
COLD FRONT...

AMZ550-552-555-031000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0001.120103T0500Z-120103T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN
INLET OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET OUT 20 NM-
323 PM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WILL INCREASE
  THIS EVENING BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT...BECOMING 20 TO 25
  KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL
  CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET AWAY FROM THE
  COAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-031000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0001.120103T0500Z-120104T0000Z/
WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
WATERS FROM VOLUSIA BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 20 TO
60 NM OFFSHORE-
WATERS FROM SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 20 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
323 PM EST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY WILL
  INCREASE THIS EVENING BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT...BECOMING 25
  TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OVER GALE FORCE AFTER MIDNIGHT. THESE
  WINDS WILL CREATE SHORT PERIOD WAVES OF 12 TO 14 FEET BY LATE
  TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS THAT WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 47 KNOTS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET OR HIGHER...ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED BOATERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 4:07 AM ESTFire Weather WatchMLBLake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia24 hr
Jan 1, 1:46 PM ESTGale WatchMLB15 hr
Jan 1, 2:49 PM ESTFire Weather WatchMLBLake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia24 hr

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Sources

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