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Gale Warning 3, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

December 21, 2021

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this gale warning at Dec 21, 2021, 4:05 AM EST. It was in force for 10 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
Dec 21, 2021, 4:05 AM EST (09:05 UTC)
Expired
Dec 21, 2021, 2:23 PM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

The text

As transmitted.

303 
WHUS72 KTBW 210905
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
405 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

GMZ873-876-220000-
/O.EXP.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211221T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KTBW.GL.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.GL.W.0003.211221T0905Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211222T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ870-220000-
/O.CAN.KTBW.GL.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211221T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211221T0905Z-211222T1200Z/
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ830-836-850-853-856-220000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
405 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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
208 
WHUS72 KTBW 211422
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
922 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

GMZ836-856-212230-
/O.UPG.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211222T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
922 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound and Coastal 
  waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

GMZ873-876-212230-
/O.CON.KTBW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211222T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
922 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ870-212230-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
922 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ830-850-853-212230-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
922 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
207 
WHUS72 KTBW 211435
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
935 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

GMZ853-212245-
/O.UPG.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211222T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
935 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 
  20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

GMZ836-856-873-876-212245-
/O.CON.KTBW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211222T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
935 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 
  60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ870-212245-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
935 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ830-850-212245-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
935 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
512 
WHUS72 KTBW 211923
MWWTBW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
223 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

GMZ836-853-856-873-876-221200-
/O.CAN.KTBW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211222T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.211221T1923Z-211222T1200Z/
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
223 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 
  60 NM, Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 
  NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 
  NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM 
  and Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ870-221200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
223 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ830-850-221200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
Tampa Bay waters-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
223 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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
Dec 21, 3:40 AM ESTRip Current StatementTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota27 hr
Dec 21, 3:40 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota15 hr
Dec 21, 4:14 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningTBW46 min
Dec 21, 5:03 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningTBW42 min
Dec 21, 6:55 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningTBW50 min
Dec 21, 7:46 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningTBW59 min
Dec 21, 8:08 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementTBWHillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota52 min
Dec 21, 8:15 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTBWHillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota30 min
Dec 21, 8:51 AM ESTWind AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee4 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Florida, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

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