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Gale Watch 3, NWS Melbourne, FL

November 5, 2021

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this gale watch at Nov 5, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT. It took effect at Nov 6, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 5, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT (08:16 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 6, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Nov 5, 2021, 2:56 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

As transmitted.

165 
WHUS72 KMLB 050816
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
416 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

AMZ550-570-572-060830-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211105T1200Z-211106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0003.211106T1800Z-211107T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
416 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected today. Winds
  becoming south tonight. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm, 
  Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm and 
  Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 
  2 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through late Saturday night.

* 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, and/or
secure the vessel for possible gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ552-060830-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211106T0000Z-211106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0003.211106T1800Z-211107T0900Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
416 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. Winds becoming
  south tonight. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  2 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through late Saturday night.

* 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, and/or
secure the vessel for possible gale conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ575-060830-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211106T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
416 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
  8 feet tonight building to 8 to 10 feet on Saturday.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-060830-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211106T0900Z-211107T0900Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
416 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 4 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
577 
WHUS72 KMLB 051856
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
256 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

AMZ550-570-060900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211106T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0003.211106T1800Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0004.211106T1200Z-211107T0800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-
256 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds around 30 
  kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, east to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm 
  and Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT Saturday to 3 AM 
  EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ572-060900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211106T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0003.211106T1800Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0004.211106T1500Z-211107T0800Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
256 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today
  becoming west Saturday morning and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 
  nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM EDT Saturday to 3 AM 
  EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-060900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211106T0000Z-211106T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0003.211106T1800Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0004.211106T1500Z-211107T0800Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
256 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 3 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds around 25 kt with
  frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
  to 25 to 30 kt tonight becoming west on Saturday morning. Seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM EDT Saturday to 3 AM 
  EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this 
  evening to 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ575-060900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211106T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
256 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds tonight 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30kt.
  Winds become west 20 to 25 kt Saturday. Seas 7 to 8 feet 
  tonight building to 8 to 10 feet on Saturday.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-060900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0033.211106T0900Z-211107T0900Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
256 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT SATURDAY
TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds tonight becoming west 15 to 25 kt Saturday 
  morning with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
Nov 5, 1:46 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMLBMartin39 min
Nov 5, 2:27 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMLBMartin48 min
Nov 5, 3:39 AM EDTRip Current StatementMLBVolusia6 days
Nov 5, 4:16 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB6 days
Nov 5, 6:08 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMLBVolusia82 min
Nov 5, 2:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMLB62 min
Nov 5, 2:56 PM EDTGale WarningMLB49 hr
Nov 5, 4:39 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMLB96 min
Nov 5, 4:56 PM EDTWind AdvisoryMLBVolusia31 hr
Nov 5, 4:57 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningMLBVolusia2 hr
Nov 5, 7:00 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningMLBVolusia2 hr

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Sources

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