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Small Craft Advisory 42, NWS Mobile, AL

August 9, 2016

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Aug 9, 2016, 3:44 PM CDT. It took effect at Aug 10, 2016, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 9, 2016, 3:44 PM CDT (20:44 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 10, 2016, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 12, 2016, 9:16 AM CDT
In force
50 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

As transmitted.

793 
WHUS74 KMOB 092044
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
344 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA FROM 20 TO 60 NM OUT...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WESTERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE
OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF THROUGH TONIGHT AND POSSIBLY LATER IN
THE WEEK.

GMZ630>635-100445-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160810T1200Z-160812T1200Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
344 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS BY SUNRISE WEDNESDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-100445-
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0041.160810T0000Z-160812T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
344 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP TO 5 FEET LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-100445-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-160812T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
344 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP TO 5 FEET LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
561 
WHUS74 KMOB 100430
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1130 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA FROM 20 TO 60 NM OUT...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WESTERLY FLOW WILL DEVELOP OVER
THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH LATE WEEK. 

GMZ650-655-670-675-101230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-160812T1200Z/
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-
1130 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP TO 5 FEET LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ630>635-101230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160810T1200Z-160812T1200Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
1130 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS BY SUNRISE WEDNESDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
280 
WHUS74 KMOB 100912 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
412 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA FROM 20 TO 60 NM OUT...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WESTERLY FLOW WILL SLOWLY DEVELOP 
OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

GMZ650-655-670-675-101715-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-160812T1200Z/
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-
412 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP TO 5 FEET LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ630>635-101715-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160810T1200Z-160812T1200Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
412 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
387 
WHUS74 KMOB 101028 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
528 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA LATER THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
THURSDAY EVENING...

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF MOBILE
BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI THURSDAY
MORNING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WESTERLY FLOW WILL SLOWLY
DEVELOP OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH
EARLY FRIDAY.

GMZ650-655-670-675-101830-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-160812T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160810T1500Z-160812T0300Z/
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-
528 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ630-633>635-101130-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160810T1200Z-160812T1200Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
528 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

GMZ631-632-101830-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160811T1500Z-160812T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
528 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
647 
WHUS74 KMOB 101610
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1110 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING...

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF
MOBILE BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA
MISSISSIPPI THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WESTERLY FLOW WILL SLOWLY
DEVELOP OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH
EARLY FRIDAY.

GMZ650-655-670-675-110200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T0300Z/
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-
1110 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-110200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160811T1500Z-160812T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
1110 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
480 
WHUS74 KMOB 110118
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
818 PM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS OF
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING...

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF
MOBILE BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI
THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG WEST TO SOUTHWEST FLOW IS EXPECTED TO PERSIST
OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

GMZ650-655-670-675-111000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T0300Z/
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-
818 PM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWEST 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-111000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160811T1500Z-160812T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
818 PM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
660 
WHUS74 KMOB 111104 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
604 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GULF WATERS
OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF
MOBILE BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA
MISSISSIPPI THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE OVER
THE MARINE AREA THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

GMZ650-655-670-675-111915-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T0300Z/
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-
604 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-111915-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.160811T1500Z-160812T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
604 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 18 TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING MOSTLY ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
619 
WHUS74 KMOB 111900
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
200 PM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF
MOBILE BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI
ALONG WITH THE GULF WATERS OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE
OVER THE MARINE AREA THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-120300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T1600Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
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-
200 PM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 FEET NEARSHORE TO AROUND 6 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
834 
WHUS74 KMOB 120207
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
907 PM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF
MOBILE BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA
MISSISSIPPI ALONG WITH THE GULF WATERS OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST
FLORIDA THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE
OVER THE MARINE AREA THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-121015-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T1600Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
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-
907 PM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 FEET NEARSHORE TO AROUND 6 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
018 
WHUS74 KMOB 121004
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
504 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER END OF
MOBILE BAY AND THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND EAST OF PASCAGOULA
MISSISSIPPI ALONG WITH THE GULF WATERS OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST
FLORIDA THROUGH THIS MORNING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE
OVER THE MARINE AREA THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING.

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-121600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T1600Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
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-
504 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 18 TO 23 KNOTS AND GUSTY.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 FEET NEARSHORE TO AROUND 6 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
351 
WHUS74 KMOB 121416
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
916 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-121530-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-160812T1600Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
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-
916 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

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 Aug 9, 12:21 PM CDT, 3 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 9, 12:21 PM CDT, 3 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1221 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

.DISCUSSION...Updated for latest aviation discussion below.

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z issuance...Current package governed by surface circulation off
the coast and its movement and timing. So far, the circulation has
been significantly slower to move north than guidance is
advertising. When it does, am expecting widespread shra/tsra to
affect the fa, along with low end mvfr/ifr cigs/visbys. Areas along
the coast are expected to see the initial coverage, then spreading
inland tonight through Wednesday.

/16

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 1100 AM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016/

DISCUSSION...See updated information for land areas below.

UPDATE...Current package updated to cover several points. First,
with have issued a Flash Flood Watch for the southern third of the
fa. Even with the adjustment down of some rainfall totals, there
still exists a distinct possibility of locally double the general rainfall
totals, which can cause water problems where they fall and over what
period. This will be due to training of cells over some localities.

Second, with a surface circulation over the marine portion of the fa,
had to adjust winds in the marine forecast. Also, am seeing
suppression of rain over the land portion of the fa, with the
abundant cloud cover limiting insolation. Have bumped PoPs down
inland for the rest of the morning, especially far inland. With
breaks appearing in the cloud cover over land, have not bumped
afternoon PoPs down as feel we will heat up and begin to see inland
development.

/16

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 713 AM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016/

DISCUSSION...See updated information below.

UPDATE...Did a quick update to cover for patchy fog still forming
over some inland areas. Fog should lift out in the next 1 to 2
hours. 32/ee

MARINE...A small craft advisory is in effect for the offshore
waters of alabama and northwest florida from 20 to 60 nm out through
early this evening and may be extended into the evening and overnight
hours. Small craft should exercise caution out to 20 nm.

AVIATION...
12Z issuance...IFR to MVFR cigs and visibilities early this morning
followed by VFR to MVFR cigs and visibilities late this morning
through this evening...followed by IFR to MVFR cigs and visibilities
through 10.14z...then MVFR to VFR cigs and visibilities through
10.18z. Lower cigs and visibilities early this morning in low clouds
and fog...followed by low cigs and visibilities mostly in and around
showers and thunderstorms through this evening then low clouds and
fog through early wed morning. Winds will be light and variable early
this morning becoming southwest to west at 5 to 10 knots through
early this evening...becoming light and variable late this evening
through early wed morning. 32/ee

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 548 AM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016/

NEAR TERM /Now Through Tuesday night/...Latest satellite loops
continue to show a broad upper low over n fl...southeast ga and the
adjacent gulf waters along the fl big bend. At the surface a weak
trof of low pressure stretched from the fl big bend to the central
gulf south of Pensacola which has been the main area for increased
moisture convergence for the last 24 hours helping to maintain heavy
showers and thunderstorms well offshore. Further to the west and
north a weak sfc boundary is also noted stretching from near
Andalusia al to south of Dauphin Island which should help in the
initial development of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
Latest model soundings continue to show a very moist pattern with
pwats up to 2.4 inches for most areas. With this combined with
increased mid level forcing from the approaching upper low to the
east expect another round of scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms to occur over the marine area and along the the coast
early this morning shifting inland later in the day mostly from
daytime heating and weak seabreeze circulations. The main concern
with the heavier convection will be the potential of flash flooding
by this afternoon or early evening mostly local in coverage. Due to
the high moisture content in the boundary layer better cloud to
ground lightning will also be likely with the stronger thunderstorms.
Thunderstorms should continue to move in a north to south fashion
through tonight. Due to better clouds and rain afternoon temps will
continue to be in the lower 90s inland and the upper 80s along the
immediate coast today followed by lows in the mid 70s inland and the
upper 70s to near 80 along the coast. 32/ee

SHORT TERM /Wednesday Through Thursday night/...By Wednesday morning
the upper low pressure area will be centered over the north central
Gulf of Mexico. This upper low is still forecast to continue on its
west-northwestward track through the short term and settle over the
lower Mississippi River region by late Thursday night. Meanwhile a
small surface low pressure area forming near the coast will also move
west-northwestward and open back up to a surface trough or boundary.

Precipitable water values will also remain very high, ranging from
2.3 to 2.7 inches on Wednesday and Thursday. Slightly drier air will
move into the region from the east Thursday night as the low pressure
system moves west of the area. This will allow precipitable water
values to lower, ranging from near 2.1 inches across our eastern
zones to 2.4 inches across our western zones.

As upper level disturbances rotate around the upper level low along
with decreasing stability during the daytime hours, maintained
definite rain shower and thunderstorm activity across the southern
half of the forecast area throughout the day Wednesday with likely
coverage across the northern half. Likely to definite rain shower and
thunderstorm activity will also occur on Thursday, with the best
occurring across our southwest and western zones closest to the
exiting upper low. Additional rainfall totals through the short term
should range from 3 to 6 inches southwest of a line from Waynesboro
MS to Crestview FL, and from 1.3 to 3 inches northeast of this line.
Localized higher rainfall amounts are certainly likley near areas of
training showers and thunderstorms.

High temperatures both Wednesday and Thursday will range from 85 to
90 degrees. Low temperatures each night will be in the mid 70s
inland areas with upper 70s along the immediate coastal sections.
/22

LONG TERM /Friday Through Monday/...A weak surface trough across the
forecast area Friday morning will continue to lift northwest away
from the region. This will allow a surface ridge across the central
Gulf of Mexico to move northward over the northern Gulf of Mexico by
Friday evening, and lift even further to the north across the
southeast states by the end of the weekend. Likely rain shower and
thunderstorm activity will persist through Friday, followed by a
continuing downward trend in rain chances throughout the long term as
drier air moves into the region. Expect a return to a more diurnal
convective pattern with scattered to likely coverage during the
daytime hours and isolated to scattered coverage overnight.
Additional rainfall totals from Friday through the weekend should
range from 1 to 2 inches. Little change in the overall temperature
pattern is expected. /22

MARINE...A deep area of low pressure near the Fl big bend and
adjacent gulf waters will continue to shift west through the week.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms can be expected through the
remainder of the week with very heavy rainfall and frequent
lightning being the main concern...along with gusty winds mostly in
the 20 to 35 knots range. Otherwise...a moderate to occasional
strong southwest to westerly flow will continue over the marine area
through much of the week resulting in small craft advisories from 20
to 60 nm out through this afternoon and possibly later in the week.
Seas are expected to build to near 5 ft from about 5 to 60 nm out
also by midweek. 32/ee

&&

.MOB Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
AL...Flash Flood Watch through Friday morning for ALZ261>266.

FL...Flash Flood Watch through Friday morning for FLZ201>206.

MS...Flash Flood Watch through Friday morning for MSZ078-079.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for GMZ670-675.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 9, 1:35 PM CDT, 2 hours 9 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
135 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-101100-
CHOCTAW-WASHINGTON-CLARKE-WILCOX-MONROE-CONECUH-BUTLER-CRENSHAW-
ESCAMBIA-COVINGTON-MOBILE INLAND-BALDWIN INLAND-MOBILE CENTRAL-
BALDWIN CENTRAL-MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA INLAND-
ESCAMBIA COASTAL-SANTA ROSA INLAND-SANTA ROSA COASTAL-
OKALOOSA INLAND-OKALOOSA COASTAL-WAYNE-PERRY-GREENE-STONE-GEORGE-
135 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
MISSISSIPPI...COASTAL SOUTHWEST ALABAMA AND THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA
PANHANDLE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE INTO
THE EVENING HOURS. THE MAIN CONCERN WITH THE HEAVIER SHOWERS OR
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE SOME LOCALIZED FLOODING ESPECIALLY IN AREAS OF
POOR DRAINAGE. FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND GUSTY WINDS WILL ALSO
ACCOMPANY THE STRONGER THUNDERSTORMS.

A MODERATE RISK FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
MISSISSIPPI...COASTAL SOUTHWEST ALABAMA AND THE NORTHWEST
FLORIDA PANHANDLE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED EACH
DAY THROUGH THE PERIOD. THE STRONGER STORMS WILL PRODUCE TORRENTIAL
DOWNPOURS...GUSTY WINDS...AND PROLIFIC LIGHTNING.

A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING VERY HEAVY TO POTENTIALLY
SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL TO THE REGION...ESPECIALLY DURING THE WEDNESDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY TIME FRAME. THE MOST FAVORED LOCATION FOR SIGNIFICANT
RAINFALL CURRENTLY APPEARS TO BE ACROSS PORTIONS OF INTERIOR
SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI...COASTAL SOUTHWEST ALABAMA AND THE NORTHWEST
FLORIDA PANHANDLE WHERE 5 TO 8 INCHES OF RAIN IS POSSIBLE. NORTH OF
THIS AREA...2 TO 4 INCHES OF RAIN IS POSSIBLE. LOCALLY HIGHER TOTALS
UP TO 12 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN THE WATCH AREA. HEAVY RAINS COULD
BRING AN INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR RIVER FLOODING AND AREAS OF FLASH
FLOODING LATER THIS WEEK. STAY TUNED FOR LATER UPDATES ON THIS
DEVELOPING SITUATION.

A MODERATE RISK FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THE WEEK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

ACTIVATION OF SKYWARN SEVERE STORM SPOTTER NETWORKS IS POSSIBLE
LATER IN THE WEEK FOR FLASH FLOODING.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-101100-
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-
135 PM CDT TUE AUG 9 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT CAN BE EXPECTED OVER THE
OFFSHORE WATERS OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH TONIGHT.

WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE HIGHER NEAR SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. GUSTY STRAIGHT LINE WINDS...FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND
VERY HEAVY RAIN CAN BE EXPECTED WITH THE STRONGER STORMS. WATERSPOUTS
ARE ALSO BE POSSIBLE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

HAZARDOUS WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE LATER IN THE
WEEK. WINDS AND SEAS WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO BE HIGHER NEAR SCATTERED
TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
WATERSPOUTS WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 9, 6:03 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB23 hr
Aug 9, 10:41 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchMOBBaldwin, Mobile3 days
Aug 9, 3:44 PM CDTRip Current StatementMOBBaldwin, Mobile17 hr
Aug 9, 5:52 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBButler, Conecuh3 hr

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