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Small Craft Advisory 57, NWS Mobile, AL

December 7, 2017

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Dec 7, 2017, 3:33 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 8, 2017, 3:05 PM CST. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2017, 3:33 AM CST (09:33 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2017, 3:05 PM CST
Expired
Dec 10, 2017, 4:00 AM CST
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

As transmitted.

461 
WHUS74 KMOB 070933
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
333 AM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-071745-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0007.171207T0933Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171209T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
333 AM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM
6 PM FRIDAY TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 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 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>636-071745-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171208T0900Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
333 AM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-071745-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
333 AM CST THU DEC 7 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 4 FEET NEAR SHORE TO AROUND 7 FEET
  OFFSHORE. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
012 
WHUS74 KMOB 071817 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1217 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-080230-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171209T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
1217 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 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 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>636-080230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171208T0900Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
1217 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-080230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
1217 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 4 FEET NEAR SHORE TO AROUND 7 FEET 
  OFFSHORE. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$
452 
WHUS74 KMOB 072104 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
304 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-080600-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171209T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
304 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 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 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>636-080600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171208T0900Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
304 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-080600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
304 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 4 FEET NEAR SHORE TO AROUND 7 FEET 
  OFFSHORE. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$
769 
WHUS74 KMOB 080544
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1144 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-081345-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171209T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
1144 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 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 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>636-080900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171208T0900Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
1144 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-081345-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
1144 PM CST THU DEC 7 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 4 FEET NEAR SHORE TO AROUND 7 FEET 
  OFFSHORE. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$
447 
WHUS74 KMOB 081026
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
426 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-081830-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171209T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
426 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 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 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>636-081830-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0058.171208T1026Z-171209T0000Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
426 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...NEAR 2 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-081830-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
426 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$
546 
WHUS74 KMOB 081519
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
919 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-082330-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171209T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
919 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 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 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>636-082330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
919 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...NEAR 2 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-082330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171209T1500Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
919 AM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$
612 
WHUS74 KMOB 082105
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
305 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

GMZ670-675-090515-
/O.CAN.KMOB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.171208T2105Z-171210T0300Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
305 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-650-655-090515-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
305 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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>636-090000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/
NORTHERN MOBILE BAY-PERDIDO BAY-PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM-
WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-EASTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY-
305 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...NEAR 2 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$
458 
WHUS74 KMOB 090409
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1009 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

GMZ631-632-650-655-091215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
1009 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET. 1 TO 3 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-091215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
1009 PM CST FRI DEC 8 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 
  35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$
767 
WHUS74 KMOB 091025
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
425 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE
MARINE AREA THROUGH THIS EVENING...

GMZ631-632-650-655-091830-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
425 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET. 1 TO 2 FEET IN BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-091830-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
425 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 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.

&&

$$
402 
WHUS74 KMOB 091535
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
935 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL CONTINUE OVER THE 
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA COASTAL WATERS OUT 60 NM THROUGH 
THIS EVENING...

GMZ631-632-091645-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
SOUTHERN MOBILE BAY-MISSISSIPPI SOUND-
935 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

NORTHWEST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.
HOWEVER, SMALL CRAFT SHOULD STILL EXERCISE CAUTION THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

GMZ650-655-100000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
935 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-100000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-171210T0300Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
935 AM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 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.

&&

$$
867 
WHUS74 KMOB 092150
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
350 PM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL CONTINUE OVER THE
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA COASTAL WATERS OUT 60 NM THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

GMZ650-655-100600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
350 PM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-100600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-171210T0600Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
350 PM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 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.

&&

$$
316 
WHUS74 KMOB 100317
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
917 PM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL CONTINUE OVER THE
ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA COASTAL WATERS OUT 60 NM THROUGH
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

GMZ650-655-101000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171210T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA
FL OUT 20 NM-
917 PM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-101000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-171210T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY LINE FL TO PENSACOLA FL FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
917 PM CST SAT DEC 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 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.

&&

$$

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 Dec 6, 11:35 PM CST, 3 hours 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 6, 11:35 PM CST, 3 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1135 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017

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

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z issuance...Light rain continues across the area this evening
with generally VFR ceilings and visibilities. A brief break in the
rain is expected later tonight before rain moves back in Thursday
afternoon. /13

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 917 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017/

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

UPDATE...A moist west to southwest flow aloft will persist
through the night across the central Gulf Coast region on the base
of a large upper level trough encompassing much of the central and
eastern U.S. Regional radar imagery shows a large area of light to
occasionally moderate rain extending from south central and
southeast Texas to the central Gulf Coast region this evening.
Little change in the overall pattern is expected through tonight,
so we have increased rain chances to likely to categorical
percentages (60-80%) across the forecast area. Forecast soundings
are supportive of a few sleet pellets mixing in with the rain
across the western and northern portions of our CWA, so have
introduced a slight chance of sleet in the forecast generally
northwest of a Wiggins, MS to Luverne, AL line overnight. No sleet
accumulation is expected given its light/sporadic nature and the
warm ground temperatures. /21

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 553 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017/

DISCUSSION...Updated for latest aviation discussion below.

AVIATION...
00Z issuance...Light rain will spread across the region through
the forecast period. Ceilings and visibility will mostly range in
the VFR category, but could be briefly reduced to MVFR levels at
times through Thursday afternoon. A brief period of IFR ceilings
will also be possible through early this evening near the
immediate coast. Northerly winds between 5-15 knots will continue,
with the higher speeds expected closer to the coast. /21

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 405 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017/

NEAR TERM /Now Through Thursday/...A broad upper longwave trough
east of the Rockies over Canada and the U.S. will continue to dig
southward over northern Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico through the
near term. A 120 to 160 knot jet stream along the western and
southern peripheries of the trough will remain, while a secondary
jet max of 100 to 130 knots forms at the base of the trough over
northern Mexico by noon Thursday. A strong surface cold front
moving south over the northern Gulf of Mexico will stall over the
central gulf through the near term as a surface low forms over the
western gulf.

The center of a large 1040mb surface high pressure area along the
Western High Plains will weaken slightly through Thursday afternoon,
with northerly winds up to 800 mb continuing to reinforcing the very
cool temperatures across the region. Over-running above this air
mass will keep scattered to numerous light rain in the forecast
through the night through Thursday morning, followed by
widespread rain Thursday afternoon as a moderate upper level
disturbance approaches from the west associated with the northern
Mexico jet max. Widespread rainfall amounts over the next 24 hours
are expected to range from one-third to three-quarters of an
inch.

Much below normal temperatures will persist with low temperatures
tonight ranging from 37 to 42 degrees. High temperatures Thursday
should only manage to reach between 42 to 47 degrees. /22

SHORT TERM /Thursday night Through Saturday night/...Broad upper
trof stretching from the Great Lakes to the southwest conus will
continue to shift east with trof axis reaching the mid Atlantic
states and eastern seaboard by late Sat afternoon. Ahead of this
system a strong upper jet is noted, approaching the north central
gulf states during the day on Fri, then shifting east of the
forecast area by late Fri night. Model soundings continue to show
a very moist column through Fri evening followed by a much drier
scenario beginning by early Sat morning. The main concern with
this pattern continues to be the strong cold air advection moving
south over the region ahead of the main upper trof, combined with
the deep moisture and forcing in place resulting in some frozen
precip occurring mostly on Fri. With surface temperatures
lowering into the 30s Thu night into Fri most areas generally west
of the I-65 corridor will see a mix of snow and rain beginning
early Fri morning continuing through Fri evening. At this time
total accumulations remain less than an 1/2 inch, accumulating
mostly in grassy open areas. The best chance for this to occur
will be generally west of a line stretching from just east of
Camden in Al stretching southwest to Wiggins in southeast
Mississippi. East of the I-65 corridor rain mixed with some snow
will be possible though very short lived occurring mostly late Fri
afternoon and the early Fri evening. Please refer to our latest
Winter Weather graphic on our web site www.weather.gov/mob or on
social media for a better picture where the main threats will be.
Of course as we near this time frame there could be a few tweaks
to this threat graphic due to the latest model data coming in. By
Sat skies clear with slightly warmer temps both Sat and Sat night
but still cold. Temperatures will average 10 to 12 degrees below
seasonal norms with wind chills in the upper 20s to lower 30s each
morning.

LONG TERM /Sunday Through Wednesday/...By sun main upper trof
continues to move off the east coast followed by another strong
short wave trof moving south over the central plains and Mississippi
river valley Mon through Mon night. With no moisture return skies
will remain mostly clear with may be some high cirrus at times.
Temperatures will remain on the cold side averaging 5 to 10
degrees below seasonal averages Sun through Wed. 32/ee

MARINE...A strong northerly flow will affect much of the marine
area through Saturday morning, but diminish slightly over some bays
and the inland waters by Thursday evening. The offshore flow
continues to subside over the entire area over the weekend with a
light to moderate offshore flow prevailing by Sunday. These higher
winds and seas will bring hazardous conditions to small craft. /22

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
FL...Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM CST Saturday for FLZ206.

MS...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM CST Saturday for GMZ631-632-650-
     655-670-675.

     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM CST Thursday for GMZ630-633>636.

&&

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http://weather.gov/mob
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 6, 5:09 AM CST, 22 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mobile AL
509 AM CST Wed Dec 6 2017

ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-071115-
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-
509 AM CST Wed Dec 6 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
Alabama...southwest Alabama...northwest Florida and southeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a moderate risk of rip currents along area beaches
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A mix of rain and snow is possible late Thursday night into Friday
morning mainly along and north of the I-65 corridor, but could
occur as far south as southern Mobile county to near Andalusia,
Alabama. No accumulation is expected.

The coldest temperatures of the season so far are expected Friday
night and Saturday night. Lows Friday night will be in the mid to
upper 20s for much of the area except for near freezing close to
the coast. Saturday night will be similar. These conditions will
bring potential impacts to agriculture industries and local
nurseries dealing with cold sensitive vegetation.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of SkyWarn severe spotter networks is not expected
through Tuesday.

GMZ630>635-650-655-670-675-071115-
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
509 AM CST Wed Dec 6 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the coastal
waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong northerly winds will likely create hazardous conditions
for small craft through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Strong northerly winds will likely continue to create hazardous
conditions for small craft over most of the marine area through
Friday.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 7, 3:33 AM CSTGale WarningMOB36 hr
Dec 7, 3:54 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more49 hr
Dec 7, 2:49 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington, Wilcox33 hr
Dec 7, 3:11 PM CSTFreeze WatchMOBBaldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile13 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.