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Small Craft Advisory 28, NWS Tallahassee, FL

August 15, 2021

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this small craft advisory at Aug 15, 2021, 5:13 AM EDT. It took effect at Aug 15, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 15, 2021, 5:13 AM EDT (09:13 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 15, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 16, 2021, 11:14 AM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

The text

As transmitted.

749 
WHUS72 KTAE 150913
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
513 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

GMZ770-772-775-151715-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TR.A.1006.210815T0913Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KTAE.SC.Y.0027.210815T1800Z-210817T0600Z/
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-
513 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /413 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
  seas 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Suwannee River to 
  Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Tonight through Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will 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.

&&

$$

GMZ750-752-755-151715-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TR.A.1006.210815T0913Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KTAE.SC.Y.0027.210816T0000Z-210817T0600Z/
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-
513 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /413 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee 
  River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm.

* WHEN...tonight through Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will 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.

&&

$$

GMZ765-151715-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0028.210816T0000Z-210817T0900Z/
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
513 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Gusty winds of 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ730-151715-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TR.A.1006.210815T0913Z-000000T0000Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
513 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knots.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to 
  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm.

* WHEN...Tonight through Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
011 
WHUS72 KTAE 151519
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-770-772-775-152330-
/O.UPG.KTAE.TR.A.1006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.TR.W.1006.210815T1519Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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-
1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /1019 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to
  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from
  Apalachicola to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 60 NM,
  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...Tonight through Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

GMZ765-152330-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0028.210816T0000Z-210817T0900Z/
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Gusty winds of 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
018 
WHUS72 KTAE 152124
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
524 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-770-772-775-160530-
/O.CON.KTAE.TR.W.1006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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-
524 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /424 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to 
  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from 
  Apalachicola to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 60 NM, 
  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...Tonight through Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

GMZ765-160530-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0028.210816T0000Z-210817T0900Z/
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
524 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds of 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
253 
WHUS72 KTAE 160255
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1055 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-770-772-775-161100-
/O.CON.KTAE.TR.W.1006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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-
1055 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /955 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to 
  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from 
  Apalachicola to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 60 NM, 
  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...Tonight through Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

GMZ765-161100-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210817T0900Z/
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
1055 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds of 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
861 
WHUS72 KTAE 160855
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
455 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

GMZ730-750-752-755-770-772-775-161700-
/O.CON.KTAE.TR.W.1006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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-
455 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021 /355 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to 
  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from 
  Apalachicola to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 60 NM, 
  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...Through Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

GMZ765-161700-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
455 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Winds of 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
680 
WHUS72 KTAE 161514
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1114 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

GMZ765-162315-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KTAE.TR.W.1006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
1114 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 45 knots.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Through Monday Night.

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


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.

&&

$$

GMZ730-750-752-755-770-772-775-162315-
/O.CON.KTAE.TR.W.1006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
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-
1114 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021 /1014 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021/

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to 
  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from 
  Apalachicola to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 60 NM, 
  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...Through Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 14, 8:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELeon33 min
Aug 14, 9:07 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEGadsden53 min
Aug 15, 2:12 AM EDTRip Current StatementTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton4 days
Aug 15, 2:12 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton27 hr
Aug 15, 4:21 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchTAEBay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes and 5 more46 hr
Aug 15, 5:09 AM EDTTropical Storm WatchTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Walton, Washington12 hr
Aug 15, 11:11 AM EDTStorm Surge WarningTAEDixie, Franklin, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla36 hr
Aug 15, 11:11 AM EDTTropical Storm WarningTAEBay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes and 7 more42 hr
Aug 15, 11:12 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEFranklin33 min
Aug 15, 12:03 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay, Dixie, Gulf, Walton39 hr
Aug 15, 1:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBay36 min
Aug 15, 2:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton48 min
Aug 15, 2:40 PM EDTHigh Surf WarningTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton37 hr
Aug 15, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes, Walton48 min
Aug 15, 1:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier, Lowndes45 min
Aug 15, 2:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECook, Lanier, Lowndes45 min

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Sources

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