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Small Craft Advisory 6, NWS Mobile, AL

January 21, 2015

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Jan 21, 2015, 3:28 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 22, 2015, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 56 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2015, 3:28 PM CST (21:28 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 22, 2015, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2015, 2:08 PM CST
In force
56 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

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

876 
WHUS74 KMOB 212128
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
328 PM CST WED JAN 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY FOR AREA
COASTAL WATERS...

.AN ORGANIZING SYSTEM OVER THE SOUTHERN PLAINS WILL MOVE
EAST...PUSING A SURFACE LOW OVER COASTAL WATERS SOUTH OF THE NORTH-
CENTRAL GULF COAST FRIDAY. INCREASINGLY STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST
WINDS WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT...WITH
STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS MOVING OVER THE AREA FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-220530-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.150122T1200Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
328 PM CST WED JAN 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS RISING TO AROUND 30 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS: BUILDING FROM AROUND 4 FEET TO AROUND 7 FEET NEAR
  SHORE...AROUND 10 FEET WELL OFFSHORE. PROTECTS WATERS BECOMING
  ROUGH TO VERY ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
364 
WHUS74 KMOB 220505
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1105 PM CST WED JAN 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY FOR
AREA COASTAL WATERS...

.A LOW WILL FORM OFF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST MOVING EASTWARD OFF THE
CENTRAL GULF COAST. EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN LATER
THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS THE LOW APPROACHES...THEN
AFTER A BRIEF LULL ON FRIDAY...WIND WILL INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE
NORTH AND NORTHWEST AS COLD AIR SURGES IN BEHIND AN ASSOCIATED FRONT
WHICH PUSHES OFFSHORE AFTER THE LOW PASSES EAST.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-221315-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.150122T1200Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1105 PM CST WED JAN 21 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.
  PROTECTED WATERS BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
883 
WHUS74 KMOB 221318
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
718 AM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY FOR
AREA COASTAL WATERS...

.A LOW WILL FORM OFF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST MOVING EASTWARD OFF
THE CENTRAL GULF COAST. STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
DEVELOP THURSDAY AND COTNINUE THROUGH FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS THE
LOW APPROACHES...THEN AFTER A BRIEF LULL ON FRIDAY...WIND WILL
INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST AS COLD AIR SURGES IN
BEHIND AN ASSOCIATED FRONT WHICH PUSHES OFFSHORE AFTER THE LOW PASSES
EAST.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-222130-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
718 AM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL 
  OFFSHORE. PROTECTED WATERS BECOMING ROUGH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS74 KMOB 221348 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
748 AM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY FOR
AREA COASTAL WATERS...

.A LOW WILL FORM OFF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST MOVING EASTWARD OFF
THE CENTRAL GULF COAST. STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
DEVELOP THURSDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS
THE LOW APPROACHES...THEN AFTER A BRIEF LULL ON FRIDAY...WIND
WILL INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST AS COLD AIR
SURGES IN BEHIND AN ASSOCIATED FRONT WHICH PUSHES OFFSHORE AFTER
THE LOW PASSES EAST.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-222200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
748 AM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL 
  OFFSHORE. PROTECTED WATERS BECOMING ROUGH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
538 
WHUS74 KMOB 221525
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
925 AM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY FOR
AREA COASTAL WATERS...

.A LOW WILL FORM OFF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST MOVING EASTWARD OFF
THE CENTRAL GULF COAST. STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
DEVELOP THURSDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS
THE LOW APPROACHES...THEN AFTER A BRIEF LULL ON FRIDAY...WIND
WILL INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST AS COLD AIR
SURGES IN BEHIND AN ASSOCIATED FRONT WHICH PUSHES OFFSHORE AFTER
THE LOW PASSES EAST.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-222330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
925 AM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL 
  OFFSHORE. PROTECTED WATERS BECOMING ROUGH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
534 
WHUS74 KMOB 222137
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
337 PM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY FOR
AREA COASTAL WATERS...

.A LOW THAT HAS FORMED OFF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST WILL MOVE EASTWARD
OVER AREA COASTAL WATERS BEGINNING EARLY FRIDAY. STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS. SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS THE LOW APPROACHES...
THEN AFTER A BRIEF LULL ON FRIDAY...WIND WILL INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE
NORTH AND NORTHWEST AS COLD AIR SURGES IN BEHIND AN ASSOCIATED FRONT
WHICH PUSHES OFFSHORE AFTER THE LOW PASSES EAST.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-230545-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
337 PM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS INCREASING TO AROUND 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL 
  OFFSHORE. PROTECTED WATERS BECOMING ROUGH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
657 
WHUS74 KMOB 230403
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1003 PM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE
COASTAL WATERS OF ALABAMA AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...

.LOW PRESSURE OVER THE GULF SOUTH OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST THIS
EVENING WILL MOVE EAST OVER AREA COASTAL WATERS BEGINNING LATE
TONIGHT AND INTO EARLY FRIDAY. STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS THE LOW APPROACHES...THEN
AFTER A BRIEF LULL LATE FRIDAY...WIND WILL INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE
NORTH AND NORTHWEST AS COLD AIR SURGES IN BEHIND THE LOW PRESSURE
AREA. 

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-231215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1003 PM CST THU JAN 22 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: 20 TO 25 KNOTS INCREASING TO AROUND 30 KNOTS. HIGHER GUSTS
  POSSIBLE. 

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.
  PROTECTED WATERS ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
798 
WHUS74 KMOB 230945 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
345 AM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF ALABAMA
AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA OUT TO 60 NM INCLUDING ALL INLAND BAYS AND
SOUNDS...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF WILL MOVE
NORTHEAST OF THE MARINE AREA LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT. A STRONG
EASTERLY WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE AHEAD OF THIS SYSTEM THROUGH THIS
MORNING THEN SHIFT WEST TO NORTHWEST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. 
NORTHERLY WINDS BEGIN AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-231800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
345 AM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS. 

* SEAS: BUILDING 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE...7 TO 9 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.
  BAY AND INLAND WATERS ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
821 
WHUS74 KMOB 231812
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1212 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA OUT TO 60 NM INCLUDING ALL INLAND
BAYS AND SOUNDS...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF WILL MOVE
ONSHORE NEAR DESTIN FLORIDA...WITH STRONG WINDS SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST. THE WINDS AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON HOURS.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-240330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1500Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1212 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE AND 7 TO 9 FEET WELL OFFSHORE. BAY
  AND INLAND WATERS ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
500 
WHUS74 KMOB 231859
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1259 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA OUT TO 60 NM INCLUDING ALL INLAND
BAYS AND SOUNDS...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF WILL MOVE
ONSHORE NEAR DESTIN FLORIDA...WITH STRONG WINDS SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST. THE WINDS AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE
SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON HOURS.

GMZ630>635-650-655-240330-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1800Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
1259 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-240330-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T2100Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1259 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* SEAS: 7 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS74 KMOB 240343
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
943 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA OUT TO 60 NM INCLUDING ALL INLAND
BAYS AND SOUNDS THROUGH SATURDAY...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS SOUTH GEORGIA THIS EVENING
WILL RESULT IN A CONTINUED STRONG OFFSHORE WIND FLOW OVER THE GULF
COASTAL WATERS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY. 

GMZ630>635-650-655-241145-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1800Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
943 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* SEAS: 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-241145-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T2100Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
943 PM CST FRI JAN 23 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
307 
WHUS74 KMOB 240922 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
322 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA OUT TO 60 NM INCLUDING ALL INLAND
BAYS AND SOUNDS THROUGH SATURDAY...

.A STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW WILL PERSIST OVER THE MARINE THROUGH EARLY
THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY DIMINISH THROUGH TONIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE
TO THE WEST SHIFTS EAST. 

GMZ630>635-650-655-241730-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1800Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
322 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS DIMINISHING LATER
  IN THE DAY.

* SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING LATER IN THE DAY. BAY AND INLAND WATERS
  ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-241730-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T2100Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
322 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS DIMINISHING LATER
  IN THE DAY.

* SEAS: 6 TO 9 FEET SUBSIDING LATER IN THE DAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
872 
WHUS74 KMOB 240940 CCA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
339 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA OUT TO 60 NM INCLUDING ALL INLAND
BAYS AND SOUNDS THROUGH SATURDAY...

.A STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW WILL PERSIST OVER THE MARINE AREA THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY DIMINISH THROUGH TONIGHT AS HIGH
PRESSURE TO THE WEST SHIFTS EAST.

GMZ630>635-650-655-241800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1800Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
339 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS DIMINISHING LATER
  IN THE DAY.

* SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING LATER IN THE DAY. BAY AND INLAND WATERS
  ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-241800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T2100Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
339 AM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS DIMINISHING LATER
  IN THE DAY.

* SEAS: 6 TO 9 FEET SUBSIDING LATER IN THE DAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
341 
WHUS74 KMOB 241805
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1205 PM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA 20 TO 60 NM OUT UNTIL 3 PM CST...

.A STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW WILL PERSIST OVER THE OFFSHORE WATERS THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON THEN SLOWLY DIMINISH THROUGH TONIGHT AS HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS ACROSS THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF. 

GMZ630>635-650-655-241915-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T1800Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
1205 PM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. HOWEVER...SMALL
CRAFT OPERATORS SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION THROUGH MID AFTERNOON AS
WIND SPEEDS RANGE BETWEEN 15 AND 20 KNOTS.

$$

GMZ670-675-242100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T2100Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1205 PM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS DIMINISHING 
  LATE THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: 6 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET LATE THIS AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 33 KNOTS...
AND/OR SEAS 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.

&&

$$
331 
WHUS74 KMOB 242008
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
208 PM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR THE COASTAL WATERS OF ALABAMA
AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA 20 TO 60 NM OUT...

.NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ARE GRADUALLY DECREASING OVER THE OFFSHORE
COASTAL WATERS OF ALABAMA AND THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA PANHANDLE THIS
AFTERNOON.

GMZ670-675-242115-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-150124T2100Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
208 PM CST SAT JAN 24 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS SHOULD STILL EXERCISE CAUTION THROUGH MID
AFTERNOON AS WIND SPEEDS RANGE BETWEEN 15 AND 20 KNOTS.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 21, 11:30 AM CST, 3 hours 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 21, 11:30 AM CST, 3 hours 58 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATE TO AVIATION AND SHORT TERM
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1130 AM CST WED JAN 21 2015

.UPDATE...CURRENT FORECAST ON TRACK ON THIS BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY.
PREVIOUS FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...WITH PACKAGE BEING UPDATED
EARLIER FOR THAT. NO ADDITIONAL UPDATED PLANNED ATTM.

/16

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z ISSUANCE...VFR CIGS AND VISBYS EXPECTED THROUGH THE FORECAST. AS
A SYSTEM DEVELOPS OFF THE TX COAST AND BEGINS TO MOVE EAST
OVERNIGHT...AM EXPECTING AN INCREASE IN CLOUD COVER ALONG WITH WINDS
SHIFTING TOWARDS THE EAST AND STRENGTHENING.

/16

&&

******** PREVIOUS FROM 401 AM CST ****************
.SHORT TERM (TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT)...FOR TODAY AND
TONIGHT...DENSE FOG HAS DEVELOPED ACROSS AREAS MAINLY EAST OF I-65
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA ALONG WITH MOST OF THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA
PANHANDLE THIS MORNING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATER THIS MORNING.
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM FOR THESE AREAS. A
TROUGH WILL CONTINUE TO DIG ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST STATES THROUGH
TONIGHT. THIS WILL DEVELOP SHORTWAVE RIDGING DOWNSTREAM ACROSS THE
CENTRAL GULF COAST. MEANWHILE...A BROAD RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL
CONTINUE TO THE NORTH OF US THROUGH TONIGHT. THIS WILL MAINTAIN DRY
CONDITIONS WITH PARTLY CLOUDS SKIES...ONCE THE PATCHY FOG LIFTS
LATER THIS MORNING. THIS WILL LEAD TO CONTINUED ABOVE NORMAL
TEMPERATURES TODAY WITH HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S TO NEAR 70. TONIGHT
WILL REMAIN DRY AS NORTHEAST FLOW CONTINUES TO PUMP A DRY LOW LVL
AIRMASS INTO THE AREA. HOWEVER...CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE FROM
THE WEST THROUGH THE NIGHT AHEAD OF A DEVELOPING LOW OVER THE
WESTERN GULF. LOWS TONIGHT WILL RANGE FROM THE LOW 40S INLAND TO
AROUND 50 NEAR THE COAST. /13

FOR THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...A POSITIVELY TILTED UPPER TROF
EXTENDING FROM THE FOUR CORNERS AREA TO THE GREAT LAKES REGION
ADVANCES EASTWARD THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT INTO THE EASTERN STATES WITH
A POWERFUL SHORTWAVE MOVING ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST STATES IN THE BASE
OF THE UPPER TROF.  A SURFACE LOW WILL HAVE DEVELOPED OVER SOUTHERN
TEXAS/MEXICO AND ADVANCES EASTWARD ACROSS THE NORTHERN
GULF...EVENTUALLY MOVING INTO THE CENTRAL NORTHWEST FLORIDA
PANHANDLE ON FRIDAY BEFORE EXITING TO THE EAST.  ISENTROPIC LIFT
INCREASES IN THE 290-300K LAYER ON THURSDAY WITH THE ADVANCE OF THE
SURFACE LOW...BECOMING STRONG THURSDAY NIGHT AND ALSO WITH
INCREASING UPPER LEVEL DIVERGENCE WITH THE RIGHT ENTRANCE REGION OF
AN UPPER JET.  WILL HAVE POPS INCREASING DURING THE DAY ON THURSDAY
THEN CATEGORICAL POPS FOLLOW FOR THURSDAY NIGHT.  AS NOTED BY THE
PREVIOUS SHIFTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN
THURSDAY NIGHT BUT AT THIS POINT RAINFALL TOTALS OF 1.5-2.0 INCHES
WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS WILL BE STRETCHED OVER A SUFFICIENT
AMOUNT OF TIME TO HOLD OFF ON CONSIDERATION OF A FLASH FLOOD WATCH.
INSTABILITY LOOKS TO BE SUFFICIENTLY LIMITED TO KEEP THUNDER OUT OF
THE FORECAST THROUGH THE PERIOD.  THE STRONG DEEP LAYER LIFT MOVES
EAST OF THE AREA ON FRIDAY AS THE SURFACE LOW EXITS TO THE EAST AND
WILL HAVE HIGH POPS OVER THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE AREA AND CHANCE
POPS OVER THE WESTERN PORTION...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE TO CHANCE POPS
FOLLOW FOR FRIDAY NIGHT.  HIGHS ON THURSDAY WILL RANGE FROM THE
UPPER 50S OVER THE WESTERN PORTION TO LOWER 60S OVER THE REMAINDER
OF THE AREA.  HIGHS ON FRIDAY WILL RANGE FROM THE LOWER 50S OVER THE
WESTERN PORTION TO LOWER 60S OVER THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA PANHANDLE
AND ADJACENT COUNTIES.  LOWS THURSDAY NIGHT WILL RANGE FROM THE
LOWER TO MID 40S WELL INLAND TO MID 50S CLOSE TO THE COAST.  LOWS
FRIDAY NIGHT WILL BE COOLER AND RANGE FROM THE UPPER 30S/LOWER 40S
FOR MUCH OF THE AREA. /29

.LONG TERM (SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY)...THE STRONG SHORTWAVE MOVES
OFF INTO THE ATLANTIC ON SATURDAY WHILE A LONGWAVE TROF WILL HAVE
EVOLVED OVER THE EASTERN STATES.  A POWERFUL SHORTWAVE WITH AN
ASSOCIATED SURFACE LOW MOVES ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION SATURDAY
NIGHT AND INTO THE EAST CENTRAL STATES SUNDAY NIGHT THEN MOVES INTO
THE WESTERN ATLANTIC ON MONDAY...MEANWHILE BRINGING A COLD FRONT
THROUGH THE FORECAST AREA.  DEEP LAYER MOISTURE REMAINS RATHER
LIMITED THROUGH THE PERIOD AND HAVE GONE WITH A DRY FORECAST.
TEMPERATURES WILL BE A FEW TO SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW NORMAL THROUGH
THE PERIOD. /29

&&

.MARINE...A LIGHT OFFSHORE WIND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. THEN
A LOW WILL DEVELOP OFF THE LOWER TEXAS COAST MOVING EAST OFF THE
CENTRAL GULF COAST. EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN LATER
THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY WITH BUILDING SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT THE MARINE AREA AS COLD AIR SURGES IN BEHIND
AN ASSOCIATED FRONT WHICH PUSHES OFFSHORE AFTER THE LOW PASSES. /13

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MOBILE      68  46  58  49  56 /  00  10  60 100  40
PENSACOLA   69  49  61  55  62 /  00  10  40 100  70
DESTIN      68  52  64  57  64 /  00  10  20  90  80
EVERGREEN   69  44  60  47  58 /  00  10  30  90  60
WAYNESBORO  66  42  56  43  51 /  00  10  50 100  50
CAMDEN      67  42  59  45  55 /  00  10  30 100  60
CRESTVIEW   71  44  63  54  62 /  00  10  20  90  80

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING
ZONES:
BUTLER...CONECUH...COVINGTON...CRENSHAW...ESCAMBIA...LOWER
BALDWIN...MONROE...UPPER BALDWIN...

FL...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING
ZONES:      COASTAL ESCAMBIA...COASTAL OKALOOSA...COASTAL SANTA
ROSA...     INLAND ESCAMBIA...INLAND OKALOOSA...INLAND SANTA ROSA...

MS...NONE.
GM...NONE.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 21, 9:45 AM CST, 5 hours 43 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
945 AM CST WED JAN 21 2015

ALZ051>064-FLZ001>006-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-221545-
CHOCTAW-WASHINGTON-CLARKE-WILCOX-MONROE-CONECUH-BUTLER-CRENSHAW-
ESCAMBIA-COVINGTON-UPPER MOBILE-UPPER BALDWIN-LOWER MOBILE-
LOWER BALDWIN-INLAND ESCAMBIA-COASTAL ESCAMBIA-INLAND SANTA ROSA-
COASTAL SANTA ROSA-INLAND OKALOOSA-COASTAL OKALOOSA-WAYNE-PERRY-
GREENE-STONE-GEORGE-
945 AM CST WED JAN 21 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
ALABAMA...SOUTHWEST ALABAMA...NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHEAST
MISSISSIPPI.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

WIDESPREAD RAIN WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE REGION BY THURSDAY NIGHT WITH
RAIN REMAINING LIKELY THROUGH FRIDAY. RAIN TOTALS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES
ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST...WITH THE HIGHEST TOTALS OCCURRING CLOSER TO
THE COAST. ISOLATED HIGHER TOTALS ARE POSSIBLE. SIGNIFICANT FLOODING
ISSUES ARE NOT EXPECTED...BUT THERE COULD BE MINOR FLOODING ISSUES IN
URBAN AREAS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

ACTIVATION OF SKYWARN SEVERE STORM SPOTTER NETWORKS IS NOT EXPECTED
THROUGH TUESDAY.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-221545-
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
945 AM CST WED JAN 21 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL WATERS
OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

A MODERATE TO STRONG EASTERLY FLOW WILL DEVELOP THURSDAY NIGHT AS AN
AREA OF LOW PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS THE NORTHERN GULF. MODERATE TO
STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY AS THE LOW
MOVES EAST OF THE AREA.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

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