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Small Craft Advisory 4, NWS Melbourne, FL

January 27, 2021

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this small craft advisory at Jan 27, 2021, 4:15 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 28, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 26 hr.

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Issued
Jan 27, 2021, 4:15 AM EST (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 28, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 29, 2021, 3:15 AM EST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

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873 
WHUS72 KMLB 270915
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
Issued by National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
415 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ550-552-555-271715-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.210128T0600Z-210129T0600Z/
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-
415 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing north winds in the wake of a
  cold front will develop after midnight tonight and persist into
  Thursday night. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-271715-
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0001.210128T0600Z-210129T0600Z/
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-
415 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  10 to 15 feet possible. Frequent gusts to gale force possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing north winds in the wake of a
  cold front will develop after midnight tonight and persist into
  Thursday night. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
590 
WHUS72 KMLB 271932
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
232 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ570-572-575-282100-
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0001.210128T0600Z-210129T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0001.210128T0600Z-210129T0600Z/
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-
232 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-555-282100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.210128T0600Z-210129T0600Z/
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-
232 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Rodriguez
940 
WHUS72 KMLB 280819
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ570-572-575-282100-
/O.EXT.KMLB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.210128T2100Z-210130T0000Z/
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-
319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON... 

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  building to 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM this afternoon. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM Friday.

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


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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-282100-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas of
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-555-282100-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0000Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
319 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  of 7 to 10 feet, but up to 12 feet in the Gulf Stream.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
633 
WHUS72 KMLB 281525
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1025 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ570-572-575-291000-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.210128T2100Z-210130T0000Z/
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-
1025 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM this afternoon. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM 
  Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-290900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
1025 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  of 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-555-291000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0000Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
1025 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  of 7 to 10 feet, but up to 12 feet in the Gulf Stream.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
282 
WHUS72 KMLB 282137
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
437 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ555-570-572-575-290900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0900Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-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-
437 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet this
  evening decreasing to 15 knots and 7 to 9 feet by morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be very 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-290900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
437 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-290900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0000Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
437 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 kt and seas of 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
465 
WHUS72 KMLB 290815
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
315 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

AMZ552-291500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0005.210129T0815Z-210129T1500Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
315 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-572-575-291500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0005.210129T0815Z-210131T0000Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
315 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-291500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0005.210129T0815Z-210130T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-
315 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-290915-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
315 AM EST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Small craft should continue to exercise caution for winds near
15 knots and seas up to 6 feet.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 27, 2:59 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryMLBLake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia6 hr
Jan 27, 4:15 AM ESTGale WatchMLB10 hr
Jan 27, 2:28 PM ESTFire Weather WatchMLBOkeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole23 hr
Jan 27, 2:32 PM ESTGale WarningMLB25 hr

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