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Small Craft Advisory 3, NWS Mobile, AL

January 14, 2021

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Jan 14, 2021, 3:26 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 45 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2021, 3:26 AM CST (09:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 16, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

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129 
WHUS74 KMOB 140926
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
326 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

GMZ650-655-670-675-141700-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
326 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winds becoming northwest and increasing to 18 to 23 knots
  with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas building to 4 to 7 feet near shore
  and 6 to 9 feet well offshore expected.

* WHERE...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 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...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ632-141700-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T1800Z-210116T1600Z/
Mississippi Sound-
326 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winds northwest 18 to 23 knots with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Waves building to 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 AM CST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
195 
WHUS74 KMOB 141510
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
910 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

GMZ631-150000-
/O.EXA.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T1800Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-
910 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 18 to 23 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-150000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
910 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 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...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ632-150000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T1800Z-210116T1600Z/
Mississippi Sound-
910 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO
10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 18 to 23 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
821 
WHUS74 KMOB 150342
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
942 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

GMZ633>636-151200-
/O.EXA.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T1800Z-210116T1600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
942 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western 
  Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-151200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
942 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL out 20 NM, 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 and Coastal waters from 
  Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-151200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T1800Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
942 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO
10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound and Southern Mobile Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
404 
WHUS74 KMOB 151136
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
536 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

GMZ650-655-670-675-152100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
536 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL out 20 NM, 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 and Coastal waters from 
  Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ631>636-152100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.210115T1800Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-Perdido Bay-
Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
536 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western 
  Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
612 
WHUS74 KMOB 152129
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
329 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

GMZ631>636-160600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-Perdido Bay-
Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
329 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western 
  Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay.

* WHEN...Through 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-160600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
329 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL out 20 NM, 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 and Coastal waters from 
  Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
826 
WHUS74 KMOB 160524
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1124 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

GMZ631>636-161330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-Perdido Bay-
Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
1124 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-161330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
1124 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL out 20 NM, 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 and Coastal waters from 
  Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
079 
WHUS74 KMOB 160735
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
135 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

GMZ633>636-160845-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T1600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
135 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong westerly winds have diminished to 10 to 20kts over Perdido,
Pensacola, and Choctawhatchee Bays this morning, and thus the 
advisory has been cancelled early. Westerly winds of 13 to 18kts 
remain possible, with isolated stronger gusts to 23kts through 
late morning. Small craft should continue to exercise caution 
this morning.

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-161630-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
135 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL out 20 NM, 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 and Coastal waters from 
  Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-161600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
135 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
148 
WHUS74 KMOB 161602
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1002 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

GMZ631-632-161715-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T1600Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
1002 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased to below Advisory criteria this morning. 
Thus, the Small Craft Advisory for Southern Mobile Bay and the 
Mississippi Sound will be allowed to expire.

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-162100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
1002 AM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft.

* WHERE...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 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...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
064 
WHUS74 KMOB 162059
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
259 PM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

GMZ650-655-670-675-162200-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210116T2100Z/
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 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-
259 PM CST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have decreased to below Advisory criteria this afternoon; 
therefore, the Small Craft Advisory for the open Gulf waters will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

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