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Gale Warning 5, NWS Melbourne, FL

December 21, 2021

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this gale warning at Dec 21, 2021, 3:43 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2021, 3:43 AM EST (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 21, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 21, 2021, 10:04 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

As transmitted.

504 
WHUS72 KMLB 210843
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
343 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

AMZ550-552-220900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-211221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0005.211221T1500Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0900Z-211222T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
343 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 15
  to 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
  west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 
  feet expected. 

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-220900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-211221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0005.211221T1500Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0900Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
343 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 7 feet. For the
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-220900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0038.211221T0900Z-211221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0005.211221T1500Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0900Z-211222T1500Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
343 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 
  15 to 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
  southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
157 
WHUS72 KMLB 211540
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1040 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

AMZ550-552-555-221500-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0900Z-211222T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
1040 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 
  15 to 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-221500-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0900Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
1040 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 
  15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 7 feet. For 
  the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$
629 
WHUS72 KMLB 220304
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1004 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

AMZ550-552-555-221500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0304Z-211222T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
1004 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds
  around 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-221500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0039.211222T0304Z-211223T0300Z/
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-
1004 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 20
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* 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...Until 10 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
Dec 21, 12:04 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMLB56 min
Dec 21, 3:32 AM ESTWind AdvisoryMLBOkeechobee, Osceola15 hr
Dec 21, 3:35 AM ESTRip Current StatementMLBVolusia24 hr
Dec 21, 3:43 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB42 hr
Dec 21, 3:52 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMLB83 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.