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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Miami, FL

September 2, 2018

NWS Miami, FL issued this small craft advisory at Sep 2, 2018, 5:49 PM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 2, 2018, 5:49 PM EDT (21:49 UTC)
Expired
Sep 4, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

The text

As transmitted.

446 
WHUS72 KMFL 022149
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
549 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

...Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven Forms in the Bahamas...

Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven will move from the Bahamas 
through the Florida Straits late tonight, lifting northwestward 
across the Gulf waters on Monday. Conditions will deteriorate over
all South Florida waters late tonight, with gusts to tropical 
storm force possible in squalls along with rough seas. 

AMZ630-650-651-670-671-GMZ656-657-030900-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.180902T2149Z-180904T1000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
549 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

* Winds and Seas...East winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt with 
  occasional gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ676-030900-
/O.NEW.KMFL.TR.A.1007.180902T2149Z-000000T0000Z/
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
549 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Tropical Storm
Watch, which is in effect.

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Watch means sustained winds of34 to 63 kt or 39 
to 73 mph are possible due to a tropical storm within 48 hours.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
7 follow-up statements
173 
WHUS72 KMFL 030307
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1107 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

...Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven Moving into Florida Straits
Overnight...

Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven will move through the Florida 
Straits overnight, lifting northwestward across the Gulf waters 
on Monday. Conditions will continue to deteriorate over all South
Florida waters late tonight, with gusts to tropical storm force 
possible in squalls along with rough seas. The system is expected
to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf, potentially producing
sustained tropical storm force winds over the local Gulf waters. 

AMZ630-650-651-670-671-GMZ656-657-031500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
1107 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Winds and Seas...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
  Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ676-031500-
/O.CON.KMFL.TR.A.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1107 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Watch means sustained winds of34 to 63 kt or
39 to 73 mph are possible due to a tropical storm within
48 hours.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
853 
WHUS72 KMFL 030857
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
457 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven Moving into Florida Straits
this morning...

Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven will move through the Florida
Straits this morning, lifting northwestward across the Gulf 
waters later this afternoon an evening. Conditions will continue 
to deteriorate over all South Florida waters today, with gusts to
tropical storm force possible in squalls along with rough seas. 
The system is expected to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf, 
likely producing sustained tropical storm force winds over the 
local offshore Gulf waters.

GMZ676-031700-
/O.UPG.KMFL.TR.A.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.TR.W.1007.180903T0857Z-000000T0000Z/
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
457 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Tropical Storm
Warning, which is in effect. The Tropical Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Winds and Seas...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
  Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt  
are expected due to a tropical storm within 36 hours.

&&

$$

AMZ630-650-651-670-671-GMZ656-657-031700-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
457 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
185 
WHUS72 KMFL 031304
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
904 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...Tropical Storm Gordon moving across Far South Florida...

TROPICAL STORM GORDON HAS FORMED OVER EXTREME SOUTHERN MIAMI DADE 
COUNTY AND WILL CROSS FAR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTO THE GULF LATER THIS 
AFTERNOON. WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS IN SQUALLS 
ARE EXPECTED THROUGH TODAY. 

AMZ630-651-671-GMZ656-657-032115-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KMFL.TR.W.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
904 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Tropical Storm
Warning, which is in effect. The Small Craft Advisory has been
cancelled.

* Winds and Seas...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt or 
39 to 73 mph are expected due to a tropical storm within 36 
hours.

&&

$$

GMZ676-032115-
/O.CON.KMFL.TR.W.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
904 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* Winds and Seas...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt are
expected due to a tropical storm within 36 hours.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-032115-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
904 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Winds and Seas...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
625 
WHUS72 KMFL 031614
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1214 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...Tropical Storm Gordon moving across into the Far Southeastern
Gulf of Mexico Near Cape Sable...

Tropical Storm Gordon is forecast to continue moving west-northwest
away from the Florida coast into the Gulf of Mexico through the 
remainder of the afternoon. Heavy rainbands will continue to 
stream from east to west across the South Florida water through 
the late afternoon hours. These bands will produce sustained winds
of around 40 mph across all of the Gulf waters and the southern
Atlantic waters. Embedded squalls may produce wind gusts to 50 
mph or higher across all of South Florida. Isolated tornadoes and
waterspouts remain possible through the evening hours.

AMZ630-651-671-GMZ656-657-676-040900-
/O.CON.KMFL.TR.W.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1214 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  55 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt or
39 to 73 mph are expected due to a tropical storm within
36 hours.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-040900-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1214 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Winds and Seas...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
069 
WHUS72 KMFL 032120
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
520 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...Tropical Storm Gordon moving away from the Southwest Florida
Coast...

Tropical Storm Gordon is forecast to continue moving west-
northwest away from the Florida coast into the Gulf of Mexico
overnight. While impacts will continue to diminish, lingering
squalls may produce wind gusts to 50 mph or higher as they move
across the waters. Isolated tornadoes and waterspouts remain 
possible through the evening hours.

AMZ630-651-671-GMZ657-040530-
/O.CAN.KMFL.TR.W.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
520 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. The Tropical
Storm Warning has been cancelled.

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ656-676-040530-
/O.CON.KMFL.TR.W.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
520 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt or
39 to 73 mph are expected due to a tropical storm within
36 hours.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-040530-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
520 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
707 
WHUS72 KMFL 040023
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
823 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...Tropical Storm Gordon moving away from the Southwest Florida
Coast...

Tropical Storm Gordon is forecast to continue moving west- 
northwest away from the Florida coast into the Gulf of Mexico 
overnight with diminishing impacts to the South Florida waters.

GMZ656-676-041000-
/O.CAN.KMFL.TR.W.1007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
823 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. The Tropical
Storm Warning has been cancelled.

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ630-650-651-670-671-GMZ657-041000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
823 PM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Winds and Seas...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
343 
WHUS72 KMFL 040747
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
347 AM EDT Tue Sep 4 2018

AMZ630-650-651-670-671-GMZ656-657-676-041000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180904T1000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
347 AM EDT Tue Sep 4 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* Winds and Seas...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  Seas 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 1, 11:38 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL37 min
Sep 2, 12:16 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL14 min
Sep 2, 12:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward62 min
Sep 2, 12:54 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL36 min
Sep 2, 9:13 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL32 min
Sep 2, 9:54 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL21 min
Sep 2, 10:05 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward25 min
Sep 2, 11:06 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL24 min
Sep 2, 12:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward44 min
Sep 2, 12:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL29 min
Sep 2, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL33 min
Sep 2, 3:58 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL47 min
Sep 2, 4:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward29 min
Sep 2, 5:49 PM EDTTropical Storm WatchMFL11 hr

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