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Gale Warning 1, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

October 28, 2021

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this gale warning at Oct 28, 2021, 4:01 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 28, 2021, 4:01 AM EDT (08:01 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 29, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

The text

As transmitted.

671 
WHUS72 KTBW 280801
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GMZ850-853-870-873-290300-
/O.EXT.KTBW.SC.Y.0026.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.GL.W.0001.211029T0000Z-211030T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0027.211030T0300Z-211030T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the first 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the second 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River 
  FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs 
  FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  EDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this 
  morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ830-836-856-876-290300-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0026.211028T1200Z-211030T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and seas building to 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
452 
WHUS72 KTBW 281901
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GMZ850-853-870-873-300300-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.GL.W.0001.211029T0000Z-211030T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0027.211030T0300Z-211030T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the first 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the second 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River 
  FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs 
  FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  EDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this 
  morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ830-836-856-876-300300-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas building to 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
279 
WHUS72 KTBW 291131
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
731 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

GMZ850-853-870-873-291945-
/O.CON.KTBW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211030T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0027.211030T0300Z-211030T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
731 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the first 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the second 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River 
  FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs 
  FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  EDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this 
  morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ830-836-856-876-291945-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
731 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

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

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas building to 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
738 
WHUS72 KTBW 292025
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
425 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

GMZ850-853-870-873-301200-
/O.CON.KTBW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211030T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0027.211030T0300Z-211030T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
425 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River 
  FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs 
  FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL 
  out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, continuing through 11 PM EDT
  tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM tonight to 8 
  AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ830-836-856-876-301200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
425 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

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

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas building to 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM EDT 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 Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 28, 4:01 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW64 hr
Oct 28, 7:42 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW33 min
Oct 28, 10:16 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW59 min
Oct 28, 10:48 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWLevy42 min
Oct 28, 11:15 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW60 min
Oct 28, 11:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWCitrus, Levy61 min
Oct 28, 12:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW58 min
Oct 28, 12:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWCitrus, Hernando, Pasco, Sumter61 min
Oct 28, 1:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTBWHillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk45 min
Oct 28, 1:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWHillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota58 min
Oct 28, 1:16 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWHillsborough, Pinellas13 min
Oct 28, 1:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW57 min
Oct 28, 1:19 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota26 min
Oct 28, 1:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWSumter42 min
Oct 28, 1:52 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWHardee, Manatee, Sarasota23 min
Oct 28, 1:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWHillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota46 min
Oct 28, 2:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW65 min
Oct 28, 2:14 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee16 min
Oct 28, 2:27 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWHardee, Manatee18 min
Oct 28, 2:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWDeSoto, Hardee, Polk44 min
Oct 28, 2:54 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota21 min
Oct 28, 2:57 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWDeSoto18 min
Oct 28, 3:11 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWDeSoto, Hardee19 min
Oct 28, 3:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW57 min
Oct 28, 3:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWCharlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands39 min
Oct 28, 4:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW46 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.