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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Miami, FL

April 19, 2020

NWS Miami, FL issued this small craft advisory at Apr 19, 2020, 7:30 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 20, 2020, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2020, 7:30 PM EDT (23:30 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 20, 2020, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 20, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

The text

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173 
WHUS72 KMFL 192330
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
730 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2020

AMZ670-671-201730-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.200420T0800Z-200421T0000Z/
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-
730 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL 
  from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
972 
WHUS72 KMFL 200632
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
232 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

AMZ610-210000-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.200420T1500Z-200421T0000Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
232 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ650-651-210000-
/O.EXA.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.200420T0800Z-200421T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
232 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean 
  Reef FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ670-671-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.200420T0800Z-200421T0000Z/
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-
232 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL 
  from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

Frye
533 
WHUS72 KMFL 201325
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
925 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

AMZ630-202130-
/O.EXA.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200421T0000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
925 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Winds and Seas...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25
  kt. Choppy waters.

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL 
  from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots,
and/or seas 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous
marine conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions. 

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use cautions when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ610-202130-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.200420T1325Z-200421T0000Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
925 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ650-651-670-671-202130-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200421T0000Z/
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-
925 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean 
  Reef FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/miami
179 
WHUS72 KMFL 201900
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
300 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200421T0000Z/
Lake Okeechobee-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-
300 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean 
  Reef FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/miami
579 
WHUS72 KMFL 201901
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
301 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020


GMZ657-210000-
/O.EXA.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200421T0000Z/
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
301 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Winds and Seas...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet.

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean 
  Reef FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots,
and/or seas 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous
marine conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions. 

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use cautions when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200421T0000Z/
Lake Okeechobee-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-
301 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean 
  Reef FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/miami
838 
WHUS72 KMFL 202359
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
759 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-GMZ657-210100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200421T0000Z/
Lake Okeechobee-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-
759 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below Small Craft Advisory thresholds, 
therefore the advisory will expire at 8pm EDT. Mariners are still
urged to exercise caution as winds will remain elevated overnight.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 5:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach44 min
Apr 19, 6:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMartin51 min

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Sources

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