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Gale Warning 1, NWS Tallahassee, FL

March 31, 2021

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2021, 5:07 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 1, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Mar 31, 2021, 5:07 AM EDT (09:07 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 1, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired: Apr 1, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Tallahassee, FL

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375 
WHUS72 KTAE 310907
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
507 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ750-752-770-772-312000-
/O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0001.210401T0600Z-210402T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T2100Z-210402T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
407 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to 
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-312000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T0600Z-210402T1500Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
507 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected. Brief gale force gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

5 follow-up statements

263 
WHUS72 KTAE 311420
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1020 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ750-752-770-772-312130-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T2100Z-210402T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
920 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO
10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to 
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-312130-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T0600Z-210402T1500Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1020 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected. Brief gale force gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

533 
WHUS72 KTAE 311926
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ750-752-770-772-010330-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T2100Z-210402T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
226 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO
10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to 
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-010330-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T0600Z-210402T1500Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected. Brief gale force gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

871 
WHUS72 KTAE 010054
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
854 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ750-752-770-772-010900-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T2100Z-210402T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
754 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO
10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to 
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-010900-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T0600Z-210402T1500Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
854 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected. Brief gale force gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

385 
WHUS72 KTAE 010557
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
157 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GMZ750-752-770-772-012000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.GL.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1257 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to 
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-012000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T0600Z-210402T1800Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
157 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected. Brief gale force gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

698 
WHUS72 KTAE 011426
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1026 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GMZ750-752-770-772-012130-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.210401T1800Z-210402T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
926 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to 
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-012130-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210402T1800Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1026 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected. Brief gale force gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 31, 3:00 AM EDT	Rip Current Statement	TAE	Gulf	47 hr
Mar 31, 3:00 AM EDT	Small Craft Advisory	TAE		59 hr
Mar 31, 6:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes	50 min
Mar 31, 6:39 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Holmes, Walton, Washington	66 min
Mar 31, 6:54 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Gadsden, Jackson	51 min
Mar 31, 7:03 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jackson, Washington	57 min
Mar 31, 7:39 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Bay, Holmes, Walton, Washington	36 min
Mar 31, 7:43 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty	47 min
Mar 31, 6:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Ben Hill, Berrien, Colquitt, Cook, Irwin, Mitchell and 1 more	48 min
Mar 31, 6:30 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Clay, Early, Miller	45 min
Mar 31, 7:12 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes, Thomas	48 min
Mar 31, 7:55 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Brooks, Lanier, Lowndes, Thomas	35 min
Mar 31, 5:07 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Coffee, Dale	53 min
Mar 31, 5:37 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Coffee, Dale, Geneva	38 min
Mar 31, 5:42 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	TAE	Coffee, Dale	17 min
Mar 31, 5:52 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Coffee, Dale, Henry, Houston	49 min
Mar 31, 6:03 PM EDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	TAE	Dale, Henry	9 min

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Sources

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