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Gale Warning 2, NWS Melbourne, FL

February 1, 2021

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this gale warning at Feb 1, 2021, 2:45 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2021, 2:45 AM EST (07:45 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 2, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

As transmitted.

891 
WHUS72 KMLB 010745
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
245 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

AMZ570-572-575-020300-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0002.210201T2100Z-210202T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0002.210201T2000Z-210202T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.210202T2000Z-210203T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
245 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 NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to
  10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3
  PM EST Tuesday. For the second 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 gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-020300-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
245 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5
  to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ555-020300-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
245 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5
  to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
764 
WHUS72 KMLB 011505
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1005 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

AMZ555-021045-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KMLB.GL.W.0002.210201T2000Z-210202T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.210202T0900Z-210203T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
1005 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 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds around 25 kt with frequent gusts around 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM 
  EST Tuesday.

* 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 gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-021045-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0002.210201T2000Z-210202T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.210202T2000Z-210203T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
1005 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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 first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to
  10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm, Volusia- 
  Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and Flagler 
  Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 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 gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-021045-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
1005 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm 
  and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
566 
WHUS72 KMLB 012003
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
303 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

AMZ570-572-575-020900-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.210202T2000Z-210203T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
303 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm, Volusia- 
  Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and Flagler 
  Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM EST Tuesday. 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 gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ555-020900-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.210202T0900Z-210203T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
303 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds around 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-020900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
303 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm 
  and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
417 
WHUS72 KMLB 020904
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
404 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

AMZ555-030000-
/O.EXP.KMLB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T2100Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
404 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-030000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.210203T0000Z-210203T2100Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
404 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 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 gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-030000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
404 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
309 
WHUS72 KMLB 030012
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
712 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

AMZ570-572-575-031500-
/O.EXP.KMLB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210203T2100Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
712 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  4 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-031500-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
712 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ555-031500-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T2100Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
712 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 2:55 AM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryMLBLake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia30 hr
Feb 1, 4:54 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMLB81 min
Feb 1, 4:59 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMLBBrevard, Osceola46 min
Feb 1, 9:48 AM ESTWind AdvisoryMLB12 hr
Feb 1, 10:05 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB52 hr
Feb 1, 6:57 PM ESTRed Flag WarningMLBOkeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole23 hr

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Sources

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