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Gale Watch 2, NWS Miami, FL

January 31, 2021

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 3:28 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL25 hr
Jan 31, 3:28 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL3 days

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Sources

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