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Small Craft Advisory 23, NWS Tallahassee, FL

May 17, 2021

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this small craft advisory at May 17, 2021, 8:43 PM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

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Issued
May 17, 2021, 8:43 PM EDT (00:43 UTC)
Expired
May 22, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

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739 
WHUS72 KTAE 180043
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
843 PM EDT Mon May 17 2021

GMZ730-755-765-775-180900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.210518T0043Z-210518T1500Z/
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-
843 PM EDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds will rise to near 20 knots late this evening,
  with gusts up to 25 knots.

* 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 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An even stronger round of easterly breezes
  is expected from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ750-752-770-772-180900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.210518T0500Z-210518T1500Z/
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-
743 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds rising to near 20 knots, with gusts up 
  to 25 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An even stronger round of easterly breezes
  is expected from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
603 
WHUS72 KTAE 180534
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
134 AM EDT Tue May 18 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-190600-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
134 AM EDT Tue May 18 2021 /1234 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds will rise to near 20 knots late this 
  evening, with gusts up to 25 knots.

* 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 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS72 KTAE 190525
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
125 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-191530-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
125 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021 /1225 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds will rise to near 20 knots late this 
  evening, with gusts up to 25 knots.

* 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 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$
189 
WHUS72 KTAE 191436
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1036 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-200600-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
1036 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021 /936 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds will rise to near 20 knots late this 
  evening, with gusts up to 25 knots.

* 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 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHUS72 KTAE 200043
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
843 PM EDT Wed May 19 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-200800-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
843 PM EDT Wed May 19 2021 /743 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds will rise to near 20 knots late this 
  evening, with gusts up to 25 knots.

* 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 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$
223 
WHUS72 KTAE 200602
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
202 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-201530-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
202 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021 /102 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds will rise to near 20 knots late this 
  evening, with gusts up to 25 knots.

* 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 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$
578 
WHUS72 KTAE 201445
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1045 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-221200-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
1045 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021 /945 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$
690 
WHUS72 KTAE 210651
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
251 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-221200-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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-
251 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 /151 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots,
  highest during the overnight and morning hours. Seas 5 to 8 
  feet, highest west of Apalachicola.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly breezes will ease on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
397 
WHUS72 KTAE 220138
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
938 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

GMZ770-772-221200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
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-
838 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, 
  highest during the overnight and morning hours. Seas 5 to 8 
  feet, highest west of Apalachicola.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ730-750-752-755-765-775-221200-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
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  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
938 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021 /838 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, 
  highest during the overnight and morning hours. Seas 5 to 8 
  feet, highest west of Apalachicola.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
100 
WHUS72 KTAE 220757
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
357 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021

GMZ730-765-220900-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
357 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

Winds have eased below 20 knots.

$$

GMZ750-752-755-775-221500-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1500Z/
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-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
357 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021 /257 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  through this morning. Breezes will decrease early this
  afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 feet, highest west of Apalachicola.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ770-772-221600-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210522T1800Z/
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-
257 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  through this morning. Breezes will decrease early this
  afternoon. Seas of 5 to 8 feet will linger into the early
  afternoon before subsiding.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the
  Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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