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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Melbourne, FL

March 21, 2018

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this small craft advisory at Mar 21, 2018, 4:16 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 21, 2018, 10:10 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2018, 4:16 AM EDT (08:16 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2018, 10:10 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

As transmitted.

735 
WHUS72 KMLB 210816
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
416 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

AMZ570-572-220200-
/O.EXT.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180321T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.180321T2000Z-180323T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
416 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to
11 PM EDT Thursday. 

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts to gale force.
  Gusty winds will continue into tonight while decreasing. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Around 7 to 9 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 of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-220200-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180322T1400Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
416 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots. Gusty winds will continue
  into tonight while decreasing. 

* WAVES/SEAS...5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-575-220200-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180323T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
416 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots. Gusty winds will continue
  into tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Building as high as 7 feet away from shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
702 
WHUS72 KMLB 211410
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1010 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

AMZ570-572-221500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180321T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.180321T1410Z-180323T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
1010 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has cancelled the Gale
Warning. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots and gusty.

* WAVES/SEAS...Around 7 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-221400-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180322T1400Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
1010 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest winds up to 20 to 25 knots. 

* WAVES/SEAS...4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-575-221500-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180323T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
1010 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest winds up to 20 to 25 knots. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Building as high as 7 to 8 feet away from shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

15
013 
WHUS72 KMLB 221333
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
933 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

AMZ550-552-221800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180322T1800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
933 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest winds around 20 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-575-222030-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180323T0200Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
933 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 to 5 feet nearshore and up to 9 feet in the Gulf
  Stream.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-222030-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180323T0200Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
933 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS72 KMLB 221933
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
333 PM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

AMZ555-575-230200-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180323T0200Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
333 PM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...Up to 7 feet in the Gulf Stream. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-230200-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180323T0200Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
333 PM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 to 7 feet this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 20, 8:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBMartin27 min
Mar 20, 8:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMLBMartin17 min
Mar 20, 8:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMLB58 min
Mar 21, 2:53 AM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryMLBLake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia16 hr
Mar 21, 2:58 AM EDTRed Flag WarningMLBOkeechobee, Osceola16 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.