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Small Craft Advisory 19, NWS Miami, FL

May 16, 2021

NWS Miami, FL issued this small craft advisory at May 16, 2021, 9:22 AM EDT. It took effect at May 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

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The facts

Issued
May 16, 2021, 9:22 AM EDT (13:22 UTC)
In effect from
May 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 17, 2021, 3:00 AM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

The text

As transmitted.

940 
WHUS72 KMFL 161322
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
922 AM EDT Sun May 16 2021

GMZ656-657-676-170700-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0019.210517T0000Z-210517T0700Z/
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-
922 AM EDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  1 to 3 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 8 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
667 
WHUS72 KMFL 161912
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
312 PM EDT Sun May 16 2021

GMZ656-657-676-170700-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0019.210517T0000Z-210517T0700Z/
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-
312 PM EDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  1 to 3 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 8 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/miami

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Sources

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