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Gale Watch 2, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this gale watch at Mar 31, 2021, 3:35 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Mar 31, 2021, 3:35 AM CDT (08:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2021, 9:05 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
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227 WHUS74 KMOB 310835 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ633>636-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.A.0002.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Watch, north winds will increase to 15 to 25 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt possible following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds up to around 20 knots with frequent gusts over 25 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ631-632-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T1200Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Warning, north winds will increase to 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts between 35 and 40 kt following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with frequent gusts up to around 30 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ630-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0016.210401T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Warning, north winds will increase to 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts between 35 and 40 kt following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with frequent gusts up to around 30 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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 severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ650-655-311700- /O.NEW.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.210331T0835Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts over 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ GMZ670-675-311700- /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0001.210401T0300Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT 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 severe conditions. && $$
1 follow-up statement
779 WHUS74 KMOB 311405 MWWMOB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 905 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ633>636-312215- /O.CON.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMOB.GL.A.0002.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay- Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay- 905 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ630>632-650-655-312215- /O.CON.KMOB.MF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210331T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM- 905 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less at times early this morning. For the Gale Warning, north winds will increase to 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts between 35 and 40 kt following the passage of a strong cold front this evening through early Thursday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 knots with frequent gusts up to around 30 knots Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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 severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ670-675-312215- /O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0001.210401T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0017.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/ Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 905 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 7:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Washington | 108 min |
| Mar 30, 8:55 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 21 days |
| Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDT | Gale Warning | MOB | 33 hr | |
| Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MOB | 8 hr | |
| Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 57 hr | |
| Mar 31, 12:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 12:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 54 min |
| Mar 31, 1:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 9 min |
| Mar 31, 1:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke | 61 min |
| Mar 31, 1:43 PM CDT | Freeze Watch | MOB | Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more | 13 hr |
| Mar 31, 1:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wilcox | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 1:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 15 min |
| Mar 31, 2:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 56 min |
| Mar 31, 2:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Monroe, Wilcox | 61 min |
| Mar 31, 3:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw | 60 min |
| Mar 31, 3:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 4:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 47 min |
| Mar 31, 4:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile | 45 min |
| Mar 31, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 5:03 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 42 min | |
| Mar 31, 6:20 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 26 min | |
| Mar 31, 6:23 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 65 min | |
| Mar 31, 6:49 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 62 min | |
| Mar 31, 5:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa | 45 min |
| Mar 31, 5:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 46 min |
| Mar 30, 7:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Perry | 50 min |
| Mar 30, 7:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 47 min |
| Mar 30, 7:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene | 58 min |
| Mar 30, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 12:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wayne | 54 min |
| Mar 31, 1:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Greene | 40 min |
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