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Gale Watch 2, NWS Mobile, AL

March 31, 2021

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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The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 30, 7:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBWashington108 min
Mar 30, 8:55 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile21 days
Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDTGale WarningMOB33 hr
Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryMOB8 hr
Mar 31, 3:35 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB57 hr
Mar 31, 12:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw50 min
Mar 31, 12:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw54 min
Mar 31, 1:01 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBChoctaw9 min
Mar 31, 1:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBClarke61 min
Mar 31, 1:43 PM CDTFreeze WatchMOBButler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more13 hr
Mar 31, 1:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWilcox47 min
Mar 31, 1:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBChoctaw15 min
Mar 31, 2:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington56 min
Mar 31, 2:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBConecuh, Monroe, Wilcox61 min
Mar 31, 3:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBButler, Crenshaw60 min
Mar 31, 3:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBButler, Crenshaw33 min
Mar 31, 4:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBCovington47 min
Mar 31, 4:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile45 min
Mar 31, 4:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBCovington44 min
Mar 31, 5:03 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB42 min
Mar 31, 6:20 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB26 min
Mar 31, 6:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB65 min
Mar 31, 6:49 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB62 min
Mar 31, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa45 min
Mar 31, 5:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa46 min
Mar 30, 7:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBPerry50 min
Mar 30, 7:13 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBGreene, Perry47 min
Mar 30, 7:32 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBGreene58 min
Mar 30, 8:29 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBGreene31 min
Mar 31, 12:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBWayne54 min
Mar 31, 1:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBGreene40 min

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