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Small Craft Advisory 9, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 17, 2021

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this small craft advisory at Feb 17, 2021, 2:12 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2021, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 65 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2021, 2:12 AM EST (07:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 20, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

The text

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794 
WHUS72 KTAE 170712
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
212 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-171530-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.210217T1900Z-210218T1900Z/
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-
212 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 /112 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EST /1 PM CST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EST /1 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM EST /1 PM CST/ this afternoon to 2 PM EST /1 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
027 
WHUS72 KTAE 172002
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
302 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-180900-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210218T1900Z/
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-
302 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 /202 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST /1 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM EST /1 PM CST/ this afternoon to 2 PM EST /1 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
905 
WHUS72 KTAE 180206
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
906 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-181015-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210218T1900Z/
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-
906 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 /806 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST /1 PM
CST/ THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM EST /1 PM CST/ this afternoon to 2 PM EST /1 
  PM CST/ Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
853 
WHUS72 KTAE 180700
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
200 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

GMZ730-765-181530-
/O.EXB.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210219T0300Z/
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-
200 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-181530-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
200 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 /100 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected
  today. Tonight and tomorrow northerly winds 20 to 25 knots
  expected with gusts up to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$
391 
WHUS72 KTAE 181537
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1037 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

GMZ730-765-182130-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210219T0300Z/
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-
1037 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-182130-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
1037 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 /937 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected 
  today. Tonight and tomorrow northerly winds 20 to 25 knots 
  expected with gusts up to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$
359 
WHUS72 KTAE 182147
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
447 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

GMZ730-765-190300-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210219T0300Z/
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-
447 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 kt.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-190600-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
447 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 /347 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$
024 
WHUS72 KTAE 190108
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
808 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

GMZ730-765-190215-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210219T0300Z/
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-
808 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have decreased, thus the advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-191030-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
808 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 /708 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$
127 
WHUS72 KTAE 190701
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
201 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-191530-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
201 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 /101 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$
796 
WHUS72 KTAE 191509
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1009 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-200300-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
1009 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 /909 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$
001 
WHUS72 KTAE 200348
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1048 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

GMZ750-752-755-770-772-775-200930-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
1048 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 /948 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 11:49 AM ESTRip Current StatementTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton60 hr
Feb 17, 11:56 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAELeon, Liberty, Wakulla47 hr
Feb 17, 2:26 PM ESTFlash Flood WatchTAEBaker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay and 20 more33 hr

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