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Gale Warning 2, NWS Mobile, AL

January 23, 2019

NWS Mobile, AL issued this gale warning at Jan 23, 2019, 2:43 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2019, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2019, 2:43 AM CST (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2019, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 23, 2019, 6:26 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

As transmitted.

445 
WHUS74 KMOB 230843 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
243 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-232000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0002.190123T1500Z-190124T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.190124T0600Z-190124T1500Z/
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-
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-
243 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to midnight CST
tonight. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small
Craft Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
Thursday. 

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 30 knots with frequent gusts 
  to gale force becoming northwest early tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 9 to 12 feet well offshore and 7
  to 10 feet near shore. Waves building to 3 to 4 feet over area
  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.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ633>636-232000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.190123T1500Z-190124T0600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
243 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts. 

* WAVES....Building to around 2 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.

&&

$$

GMZ630-232000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-
243 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

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

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts.
  becoming northwest early tonight.  

* WAVES/SEAS...Waves building to 2 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
757 
WHUS74 KMOB 231604
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1004 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-240100-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190124T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.190124T0600Z-190124T1500Z/
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-
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-
1004 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 30 knots with frequent gusts to
  gale force becoming northwest. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 9 to 12 feet well offshore and 7 
  to 10 feet near shore. Waves building to 3 to 4 feet over area 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ633>636-240100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T0600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
1004 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

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

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts.

* WAVES....Building to 2 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.

&&

$$

GMZ630-240100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-
1004 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

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

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts. 
  becoming northwest early tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Waves building to 2 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.

&&

$$
309 
WHUS74 KMOB 240026
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
626 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

GMZ631-632-650-655-670-675-240830-
/O.CAN.KMOB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190124T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0006.190124T0026Z-190124T1500Z/
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-
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-
626 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with occasional gusts
  to gale force becoming northwest. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas around 6 feet near shore to 11 feet well
  offshore. Waves 2 to 3 feet over area 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.

&&

$$

GMZ633>636-240830-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
626 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts.

* WAVES....2 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.

&&

$$

GMZ630-240830-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-
626 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

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

* WINDS...Southeast to south 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts. 
  becoming northwest early tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Waves 2 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 2:43 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB36 hr
Jan 23, 8:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia49 hr
Jan 23, 11:44 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBWashington3 hr
Jan 23, 11:57 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningMOBWashington6 hr
Jan 23, 12:14 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB36 min
Jan 23, 12:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke, Wilcox65 min
Jan 23, 12:48 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB42 min
Jan 23, 1:22 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBChoctaw, Clarke3 hr
Jan 23, 1:56 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke6 hr
Jan 23, 2:36 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington54 min
Jan 23, 3:33 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB87 min
Jan 23, 3:54 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile3 hr
Jan 23, 3:55 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile35 min
Jan 23, 4:08 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin67 min
Jan 23, 4:14 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB91 min
Jan 23, 4:30 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington24 hr
Jan 23, 4:56 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB94 min
Jan 23, 5:38 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningMOB97 min
Jan 23, 5:39 PM CSTTornado WarningMOBCovington36 min
Jan 23, 5:34 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa3 hr
Jan 23, 5:58 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa47 min
Jan 23, 8:51 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Wayne21 days
Jan 23, 10:21 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBGeorge, Greene, Perry, Stone3 hr
Jan 23, 10:29 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMOBGeorge31 min
Jan 23, 1:25 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBGreene, Perry, Wayne3 hr
Jan 23, 3:03 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Jackson5 days
Jan 23, 3:07 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Perry4 days

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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.