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Gale Watch 2, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this gale watch at Jan 31, 2021, 3:28 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Jan 31, 2021, 3:28 PM EST (20:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 3:20 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
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582 WHUS72 KMFL 312028 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 AMZ671-010430- /O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.210201T0900Z-210201T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.GL.A.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0006.210202T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. 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. && $$ AMZ670-010430- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.GL.A.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0006.210202T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions, which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should remain in port. && $$ AMZ630-651-010430- /O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210201T0900Z-210203T0000Z/ Biscayne Bay- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...In Atlantic, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM. In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 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. 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. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-010430- /O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210201T1200Z-210203T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions, which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas. && $$ AMZ610-010430- /O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210201T1800Z-210202T1200Z/ Lake Okeechobee- 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Okeechobee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM 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. 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. && $$ AMZ650-010430- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- 328 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions, which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas. && $$
1 follow-up statement
040 WHUS72 KMFL 010820 MWWMFL URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 AMZ671-011630- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.210201T0900Z-210201T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0006.210202T1800Z-210203T1500Z/ Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...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 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Tuesday to 10 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. 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. && $$ AMZ670-011630- /O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0006.210202T1800Z-210203T1500Z/ Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Tuesday to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions, which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should remain in port. && $$ AMZ650-011630- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 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. 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. && $$ AMZ630-651-011630- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210201T0900Z-210203T1500Z/ Biscayne Bay- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...In Atlantic, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM. In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions, which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas. && $$ GMZ656-657-676-011630- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210201T1200Z-210203T0900Z/ 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- 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 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. 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. && $$ AMZ610-011630- /O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0004.210201T1800Z-210202T1800Z/ Lake Okeechobee- 320 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Okeechobee. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions, which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 3:28 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MFL | 25 hr | |
| Jan 31, 3:28 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MFL | 3 days |
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