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Gale Warning 1, NWS Miami, FL

January 28, 2021

NWS Miami, FL issued this gale warning at Jan 28, 2021, 3:01 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 28, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 28, 2021, 3:01 AM EST (08:01 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 28, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

The text

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082 
WHUS72 KMFL 280801
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
301 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ670-671-301500-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210128T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0001.210128T1200Z-210129T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0001.210128T1500Z-210129T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210129T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 4 feet. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 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...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM 
  EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM 
  EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.  

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 remain in port.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-291800-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
301 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL 
  out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-650-651-301500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
301 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. In Atlantic, Coastal 
  waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and 
  Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
435 
WHUS72 KMFL 280840
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
340 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ670-671-301500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210128T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0001.210128T1500Z-210129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210129T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
340 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 4 feet. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM 
  EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM 
  EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.  

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 remain in port.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-291800-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
340 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL 
  out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-650-651-301500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
340 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. In Atlantic, Coastal 
  waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and 
  Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
150 
WHUS72 KMFL 281436
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
936 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ670-671-282245-
/O.EXP.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210128T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0001.210128T1500Z-210129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210129T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
936 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 
  Saturday.

* 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.  

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 remain in port.

&&

$$

AMZ610-282245-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
936 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 2 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-282245-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
936 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL 
  out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-650-651-282245-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
936 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. In Atlantic, Coastal 
  waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and 
  Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
041 
WHUS72 KMFL 282351
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
651 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021


AMZ670-671-291000-
/O.EXP.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210129T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
651 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-291000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
651 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 2 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-291000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
651 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL 
  out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-650-651-291000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T1500Z/
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-
651 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. In Atlantic, Coastal 
  waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and 
  Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/miami

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 27, 11:31 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryMFLCollier, Glades, Hendry, Monroe8 hr
Jan 28, 2:59 AM ESTRed Flag WarningMFLBroward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Monroe13 hr
Jan 28, 4:36 AM ESTRip Current StatementMFLPalm Beach14 hr

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