Alert archive / Florida / Gale Warnings in 2020
Gale Warning 4, NWS Key West, FL
NWS Key West, FL issued this gale warning at Nov 1, 2020, 10:30 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 2, 2020, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 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
- Nov 1, 2020, 10:30 PM EST (03:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 2, 2020, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 3, 2020, 4:03 AM EST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Key West, FL
The text
As transmitted.
173 WHUS72 KKEY 020330 MWWKEY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Key West FL 1030 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 GMZ033-034-055-075-021000- /O.UPG.KKEY.GL.A.0001.201102T0900Z-201103T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.GL.W.0004.201102T0900Z-201103T1500Z/ Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 1030 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds will rise to 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots starting early Monday. Seas will build to 7 to 11 feet on Monday. In the western Straits, seas will build further on Monday night to 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms including the Dry Tortugas, Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM, and Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions. && $$ GMZ031-032-035-042>044-052>054-072>074-021000- /O.CON.KKEY.GL.A.0001.201102T1500Z-201103T1500Z/ Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- 1030 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots Monday morning, with frequent gusts to 40 knots especially over the Straits. In the Straits beyond the Reef, seas will build on Monday to 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, and Florida Bay and the nearshore Gulf waters. * WHEN...Monday morning through Tuesday. Strongest winds and highest seas on Monday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...A Gale Watch means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are possible within the next 12 to 48 hours. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$
5 follow-up statements
365 WHUS72 KKEY 020921 MWWKEY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Key West FL 421 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 GMZ031-032-035-042>044-052>054-072>074-021600- /O.EXB.KKEY.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KKEY.GL.A.0001.201102T1500Z-201103T1500Z/ Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- 421 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots and seas building to 12 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, and the nearshore Gulf waters. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions. && $$ GMZ033-034-055-075-021600- /O.EXT.KKEY.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/ Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 421 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots and seas building to 9 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms including the Dry Tortugas and adjacent portions of the Straits of Florida. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions. && $$ WLC
973 WHUS72 KKEY 021510 MWWKEY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Key West FL 1010 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-030000- /O.CON.KKEY.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/ Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 1010 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots and seas building to 12 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, and the nearshore Gulf waters. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions. && $$
378 WHUS72 KKEY 022146 MWWKEY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Key West FL 446 PM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-030330- /O.CON.KKEY.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/ Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 446 PM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots and seas building to 12 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, and the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions. && $$ Kasper
082 WHUS72 KKEY 030331 MWWKEY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Key West FL 1031 PM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-030930- /O.CON.KKEY.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/ Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 1031 PM EST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots and seas building to 12 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Florida Bay, and the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions. && $$ Kasper
155 WHUS72 KKEY 030903 MWWKEY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Key West FL 403 AM EST Tue Nov 3 2020 GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-031600- /O.CAN.KKEY.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.SC.Y.0053.201103T0903Z-201103T1600Z/ Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 403 AM EST Tue Nov 3 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, and Florida Bay and the Gulf waters including the Dry Tortugas. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors. Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid operating in these conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Key West, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 4:06 AM EST | Wind Advisory | KEY | Monroe | 24 hr |
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