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Small Craft Advisory 19, NWS Mobile, AL

April 13, 2021

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Apr 13, 2021, 7:39 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2021, 7:39 PM CDT (00:39 UTC)
Expired
Apr 14, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

As transmitted.

089 
WHUS74 KMOB 140039
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
739 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

GMZ630>633-650-670-140600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.GL.W.0002.210414T0039Z-210414T0600Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
739 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Strong winds of 30 to 40 knots with gusts a few gusts
  around 45 knots will develop over portions of the warning area 
  in the wake of a weakening complex of showers and thunderstorms.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and 
  northwest Florida, including Mobile Bay, the Mississippi 
  Sound, and the coastal waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula out 
  69 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ634>636-655-675-140600-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.210414T0039Z-210414T0600Z/
Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
739 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots with a few gusts over
  30 knots will be possible this evening in the wake of a complex
  of rain showers moving over the marine area. 

* WHERE...Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay, 
  Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, Coastal waters from Okaloosa 
  Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM and Waters 
  from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
742 
WHUS74 KMOB 140239
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
939 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

GMZ630>633-650-670-140600-
/O.CAN.KMOB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210414T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0600Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
939 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and 
  northwest Florida. 

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ634>636-655-675-140600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0600Z/
Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
939 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds of 15 to 25 knots. Occasional gusts to 30 kts.

* WHERE...Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, Western Choctawhatchee 
  Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Waters from Okaloosa Walton County 
  Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters 
  from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
219 
WHUS74 KMOB 140431
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1131 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

GMZ633>636-140545-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
1131 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below small craft advisory criteria.

$$

GMZ670-140700-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0003.210414T0431Z-210414T0700Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
1131 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds have increased to 25 to 35 knots with gusts
  over 45 knots with another wake low. 

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ630>632-650-655-675-140700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0700Z/
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-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1131 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 30 
  kt.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and 
  northwest Florida.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
322 
WHUS74 KMOB 140555 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1255 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

GMZ630>632-650-655-140700-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0700Z/
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-
1255 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below small craft advisory conditions. 

$$

GMZ670-140700-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T0700Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
1255 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds have increased to 25 to 35 knots with gusts
  around 45 knots.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ675-140700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210414T0700Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1255 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 30 
  kt.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and 
  northwest Florida.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 11:31 PM CDTGale WarningMOB2 hr
Apr 14, 4:27 AM CDTRip Current StatementMOBBaldwin, Mobile3 days
Apr 14, 12:41 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB48 min
Apr 14, 3:29 PM CDTWind AdvisoryMOBButler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 1 more3 hr
Apr 14, 5:44 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB45 min
Apr 14, 6:04 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB6 hr
Apr 14, 6:27 PM CDTWind AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Escambia, Mobile6 hr
Apr 14, 6:37 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB38 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.