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Gale Warning 2, NWS Jacksonville, FL

February 1, 2021

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this gale warning at Feb 1, 2021, 1:29 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2021, 1:29 AM EST (06:29 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 3, 2021, 2:35 AM EST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

The text

As transmitted.

764 
WHUS72 KJAX 010629
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
129 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

AMZ470-472-474-011800-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KJAX.GL.A.0001.210201T1700Z-210202T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0002.210201T2000Z-210202T2000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0006.210202T2000Z-210203T0900Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
129 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the first 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Tuesday to 
  4 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-011800-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
129 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
116 
WHUS72 KJAX 011959
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
259 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

AMZ470-472-474-021000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0002.210201T2000Z-210203T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0006.210202T2000Z-210203T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.210203T0900Z-210203T1600Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
259 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with frequent gusts to
40 knots. Seas up to 9 to 12 feet. 

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 11 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-021000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.210201T2000Z-210203T1300Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
259 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with occasional gusts to
  35 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
953 
WHUS72 KJAX 020558
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1258 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

AMZ470-472-474-022100-
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.210203T0900Z-210203T1600Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1258 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gale force 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 11 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-022100-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T1300Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
1258 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
976 
WHUS72 KJAX 021921
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
221 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

AMZ470-472-474-031000-
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.210203T0900Z-210203T2000Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
221 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots
  with seas 7 to 10 ft tonight. Northwest winds decreasing to 15 
  to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 7 ft on 
  Wednesday.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 3 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-031000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
221 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  tonight with seas 4 to 6 feet. Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots
  with seas 3 to 5 feet Wednesday.  

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
692 
WHUS72 KJAX 030735
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
235 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

AMZ470-472-474-031615-
/O.CAN.KJAX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.210203T0735Z-210203T2000Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
235 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with a few gusts to gale
  force early, decreasing to around 20 knots during the morning.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-031500-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
235 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 knots.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 9:32 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXHamilton, Suwannee43 min
Jan 31, 10:06 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXColumbia, Hamilton, Suwannee54 min
Jan 31, 10:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBaker, Columbia, Union44 min
Jan 31, 11:09 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Union51 min
Jan 31, 11:12 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX93 min
Jan 31, 11:30 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXDuval, Nassau45 min
Jan 31, 11:53 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClay52 min
Feb 1, 12:14 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX91 min
Feb 1, 2:32 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist and 4 more18 hr
Feb 1, 2:59 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX47 hr
Jan 31, 7:02 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBacon, Wayne43 min
Jan 31, 7:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWare47 min
Jan 31, 7:47 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Clinch, Pierce, Ware, Wayne43 min
Jan 31, 8:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBrantley, Clinch, Glynn, Ware41 min
Jan 31, 9:12 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGlynn48 min

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Sources

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