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Gale Watch 2, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this gale watch at Oct 26, 2021, 3:46 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2021, 3:46 PM EDT (19:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2021, 5:03 PM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
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003 WHUS72 KTAE 261946 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 346 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-270400- /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.A.0002.211028T0600Z-211030T0600Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm- 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- 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 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- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 346 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 /246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021/ ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Suwannee river out 60 nautical miles. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long duration period of sustained advisory level winds, with gale-force gusts are expected across the marine waters beginning as early as late Wednesday night ahead of a strong cold front. These conditions look to persist after the front passes on Thursday and linger through late Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
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555 WHUS72 KTAE 270624 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 224 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-271430- /O.EXT.KTAE.GL.A.0002.211028T0300Z-211030T0600Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm- Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 224 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 /124 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021/ ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Suwannee river out 60 nautical miles. * WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
674 WHUS72 KTAE 272103 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 503 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-280830- /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.211028T0300Z-211030T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0002.211028T0300Z-211030T0600Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm- 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- 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 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- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 503 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 /403 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021/ ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Suwannee river out 60 nautical miles. * WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday. * 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 Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 12:17 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | TAE | Gulf | 14 hr |
| Oct 26, 3:02 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | TAE | Bay, Gulf, Walton | 4 days |
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