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Gale Warning 1, NWS Miami, FL

January 15, 2022

NWS Miami, FL issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2022, 3:18 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2022, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2022, 3:18 PM EST (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2022, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2022, 8:19 PM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

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793 
WHUS72 KMFL 152018
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
318 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

GMZ656-676-160600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0001.220116T0600Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
318 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 
  20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should remain in port.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-160600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0001.220116T0600Z-220117T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
318 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should remain in port.

&&

$$

GMZ657-160600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220116T0600Z-220117T1500Z/
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
318 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Gusts may briefly reach 35kt in the 
  northern part of the zone. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ630-651-671-160600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220116T0600Z-220117T1500Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
318 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Atlantic, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial 
  waters of Bahamas. In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Gusts may briefly reach 35kt in the 
  northern part of the zone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ610-160600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220116T1200Z-220117T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
318 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

Hadi
3 follow-up statements
858 
WHUS72 KMFL 160739
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

GMZ656-676-161545-
/O.EXT.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220117T0600Z-220117T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots,
and/or seas 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous
marine conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions. 

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use cautions when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-161545-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220117T0600Z-220117T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots,
and/or seas 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous
marine conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions. 

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use cautions when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

GMZ657-161545-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220117T1500Z/
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...through 10 AM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Gusts may briefly reach 35kt in the 
  northern part of the zone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ630-651-671-161545-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220117T1500Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Atlantic, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial 
  waters of Bahamas. In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...through 10 AM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Gusts may briefly reach 35kt in the 
  northern part of the zone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ610-161545-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220116T1200Z-220117T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/miami
714 
WHUS72 KMFL 161929
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
229 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

GMZ656-676-170600-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220117T0600Z-220118T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
229 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 
  to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 
  20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should remain in port.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-170600-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220117T0600Z-220118T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
229 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.  

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should remain in port.

&&

$$

GMZ657-170600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220118T0000Z/
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
229 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ630-651-671-170600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220118T0000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
229 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft.

* WHERE...In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. In Atlantic, Coastal 
  waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and 
  Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM 
  excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ610-170600-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220117T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
229 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$
435 
WHUS72 KMFL 170119
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
819 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

GMZ656-676-171200-
/O.CAN.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220117T0119Z-220118T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
819 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 
  20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ650-670-171200-
/O.CAN.KMFL.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.220117T0119Z-220118T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
819 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach 
  FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

GMZ657-171200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220118T0000Z/
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
819 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ630-651-671-171200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220118T0000Z/
Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
819 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...In Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Bay. In Atlantic, Coastal 
  waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and 
  Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM 
  excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

AMZ610-171200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220117T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
819 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Miami, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 15, 2:52 PM EST, 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 2:52 PM EST, 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
252 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

.SHORT TERM (This Afternoon through Sunday)...

A temporary warming trend is well underway this afternoon as surface
high pressure moves east and our wind flow is turning out of the SE
and S ahead of the strong cold front currently over the western Gulf
of Mexico. After highs in the mid 70s this afternoon, low
temperatures tonight will likely occur at or before midnight,
followed by near steady temperatures or even a slow rise the rest of
the night as pre-frontal southerly winds bring strong warm air
advection into South Florida. Timing of the precipitation ahead of
the front still looks to be just beyond tonight, so will keep precip
out of the forecast until Sunday.

Speaking of Sunday, this will be the most impactful period of the
forecast. A strong low pressure system surface and aloft over the
lower Mississippi Valley tonight will make good progress east
tonight, and sweep through the SE U.S. on Sunday. The cold front
timing over South Florida hasn't changed much over the past few
forecast cycles, and by sunrise Sunday the front is forecast to be
near the Tampa Bay area and SW into the Gulf about 100 miles west of
Naples.

Conditions are still expected to support a band of locally strong to
possibly severe thunderstorms just ahead of the front during the day
on Sunday. SPC has a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms for all
of South Florida, with the primary convective mode expected to be a
line/band of strong to damaging wind gusts, along with embedded QLCS
which could result in a low threat of a brief tornado or two. This
is appropriate given the factors working for and against severe
storm development. Working in favor of severe storms tomorrow is a
strong wind profile characterized by 30-40 knot winds and 850 mb and
50-65 knots at 500 mb, yielding bulk shear values of 35-45 knots
ahead of the front, as well as focused convergence just ahead of the
front and upper level divergence SE of a jet max across the northern
Gulf and North Florida. On the other hand, there are several key
factors working against severe storms, primarily rather weak
instability due to modest low level moisture return (i.e., surface
dewpoints in the lower to mid 60s) and poor mid level lapse rates.
Even the most aggressive of the convective allowing models (CAMs)
has most unstable CAPE values struggling to exceed 500 j/kg, so any
severe storm development will have to take advantage of locally
higher instability to maximize the effects of the strong wind
profile and bulk shear. Also, the window for this to occur will be
rather small, probably 2-3 hours ahead of the front at most. The
cold front should move over Naples and areas west of Lake
Okeechobee around 15z-16z, northern Palm Beach County to Cape
Sable around 18z, then off the SE Florida coast by 21z. There
should be lingering areas of showers behind the front, but the
threat of strong/severe storms and locally heavy rainfall should
be over by early afternoon western areas, and late afternoon east.

Winds outside of the storms will also be a factor as the pressure
gradient tightens. Wind gusts at or over 30 mph are expected over
most of the area for a few hours ahead of the front, potentially
approaching wind advisory criteria. For now it appears as if the
duration of the highest wind gusts will not be enough to warrant an
advisory, but nevertheless it will be quite windy.

Temperatures on Sunday will peak in the 70s just ahead of the front,
then likely fall slowly following the frontal passage into the 60s
by late afternoon.

.LONG TERM (Sunday Night through Saturday)...

In the wake of the cold front, blustery NW/N winds will advect a
cooler and drier air mass across South FL through Tuesday as high
pressure builds to our north. Given the dry airmass and influence
of the high, fairly benign conditions (outside of hazardous
marine conditions) will prevail through this period with
precipitation chances near 0, and cloud cover largely limited to
some CAA aloft-induced cumulus on Monday (mostly over the water).
Of note is that the coolest temperatures of the season (thus far)
look likely Mon/Tuesday with 925mb temps dipping to around or
<10C behind a reinforcing shot of cooler air late Monday. These
will support daytime highs in the 60s areawide on Tuesday, with
Tuesday AM's lows largely in the 40s areawide apart from near the
immediate coast (with some shot at upper 30s in the lake region).
Wednesday AM's lows will likely only be slightly warmer as
although the airmass does warm, winds will likely be quite light
and the airmass quite dry with the high just to our north.

The northern high will shift east on Wednesday with the flow
veering more SE-S. This will commence a warming & moistening
trend with high temps on Thursday getting back up to a few
degrees above normal (largely upper 70s, low 80s) and overnight
lows returning to 50s interior and 60s near the east coast.

The next frontal system will approach the area late this week,
although with the mid-lvl wave passing well to our north and the
resultant near zonal flow aloft this front will likely take its
time to reach our area. In addition to the timing uncertainty
there is also uncertainty on whether a frontal wave will develop
over the GOM and impact the area. Consequently went with
mentionable but fairly low-end PoPs for this period. Temperatures
will likely be a few degrees above normal ahead of the front on
Friday with temperatures next weekend depending on whether the
front is able to make a clean pass through South Florida.

&&

.AVIATION(18Z TAFS)...

VFR will prevail through about 09z-12z, then gradually
deteriorating conditions after 12z with the approach of a cold
front and associated band of SHRA/TSRA. MVFR and PROB30 for TSRA
at all sites, starting KAPF around 14z and progressing to after
16z at east coast sites. Further timing adjustments likely as the
front approaches. SE-S wind 8-10 knots, then increasing after 06z
to 12-15 knots with gusts to 20 knots, then S-SW 20 knots/gusts
30+ knots after 14z, with even higher gusts in possible TSRA.

&&

.MARINE...

South winds increasing tonight ahead of the cold front, likely
reaching SCA criteria by midnight, then increasing to 25-30 knots
Sunday morning right ahead of the front. A period of Gale
conditions with gusts to 35kts will be possible on both the
northern Gulf and particularly the northern Atlantic waters on
Sunday both in the prefrontal southerly regime and briefly along
and behind the front. Additionally we could see strong convective
gusts from Showers and thunderstorms ahead of the front on Sunday.

Winds will stay strong and gusty through Monday, then slowly
subside thereafter through most of next week as high pressure
settles into the area. Seas will also build rapidly late tonight
and especially on Sunday, with seas potentially over 10 feet over
the Gulf waters and near 10 feet Atlantic through Sunday night.
Slow subsiding of seas thereafter, but likely staying near 7 feet
in the Atlantic through mid-week in lingering northerly swell.

&&

.BEACHES...

Surf will increase Sunday and Sunday night along the Collier County
coast, and this could raise water levels enough to produce minor
flooding right along the coast in the most vulnerable areas
particularly into the Monday morning high tide cycle (given the
full moon on Monday). Otherwise, the rip current risk will be high
all beaches well into early next week, then remaining elevated
along the Atlantic beaches into mid- week due to lingering
northerly swell.

High surf conditions look possible behind the cold front tomorrow
afternoon for the Collier county beaches, and additionally will be
possible Sunday morning ahead of the front over the Palm Beach
county beaches.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami            65  78  59  73 /   0  90  20   0
West Kendall     63  79  56  73 /   0  90  20   0
Opa-Locka        64  78  57  73 /   0  90  20   0
Homestead        63  77  57  73 /   0  90  20   0
Fort Lauderdale  65  78  58  73 /   0  90  20   0
N Ft Lauderdale  65  78  57  71 /   0  90  20   0
Pembroke Pines   63  78  56  73 /   0  90  20   0
West Palm Beach  62  77  54  69 /   0  90  10   0
Boca Raton       64  79  56  71 /   0  90  20   0
Naples           64  76  59  70 /  10  90   0   0

&&

.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...None.
GM...None.
&&

Tonight/Sunday and Aviation/Marine...Molleda
Sunday Night through Saturday...Carr

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 10:48 AM EST, 4 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida...UPDATED
National Weather Service Miami FL
1048 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
160030-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-
Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1048 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...Moderate Risk of Rip Currents Palm Beaches...
...A Few Strong to Severe Storms Possible on Sunday...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Rip Currents: There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Palm
beaches.

Fire Weather: There will be enhanced fire weather conditions today
due to low relative humidity across inland portions of South FL.
However, wind critical thresholds are not expected to be met.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

A cold front will bring the potential for rainfall and strong
thunderstorms on Sunday. Primary potential impacts from the strong
storms will be damaging wind gusts, lightning strikes, and heavy
rainfall. An brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

An elevated risk of rip currents will linger through the upcoming
weekend and into early next week. Additionally, high surf and minor
coastal flooding is possible along coastal Collier County on Sunday.

Hazardous marine conditions are expected Sunday through Tuesday in
the wake of a strong cold front across all South Florida local
waters.

Temperatures will be colder early next week in the wake of the cold
front, with possible wind chill values on Tuesday morning in the
upper 30s around Lake Okeechobee.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Widespread spotter activation is will not be needed today.

For more information...visit the National Weather Service in
Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami.

Molleda

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 3:18 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL67 hr
Jan 15, 3:20 PM ESTRip Current StatementMFLBroward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach59 hr
Jan 15, 3:20 PM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFLCollier, Palm Beach52 hr

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