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Gale Warning 5, NWS Miami, FL

November 15, 2023

NWS Miami, FL issued this gale warning at Nov 15, 2023, 1:36 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 15, 2023, 2:17 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2023, 1:36 AM EST (06:36 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2023, 2:17 PM EST
Expired
Nov 16, 2023, 3:52 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

The text

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552 
WHUS72 KMFL 150636
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
136 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

AMZ650-670-152000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231115T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0003.231115T2100Z-231116T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0005.231115T2100Z-231116T2100Z/
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-
136 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 
  PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ651-671-152000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231115T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.A.0003.231115T2100Z-231116T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.GL.W.0005.231115T2100Z-231116T2100Z/
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-
136 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, east
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 
  PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-152000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
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-
136 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-152000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T2100Z/
Biscayne Bay-
136 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and bay 
  waters rough.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
319 
WHUS72 KMFL 151917
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
217 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

AMZ650-651-670-671-161130-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231115T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.GL.W.0005.231115T1917Z-231116T2100Z/
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-
217 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial 
  waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-161130-
/O.EXA.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
217 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.  

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.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-161130-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
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-
217 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 
  to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.  

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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-161130-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T2100Z/
Biscayne Bay-
217 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1
  to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.  

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.

&&

$$
510 
WHUS72 KMFL 160451
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1151 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

AMZ630-161300-
/O.UPG.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
Biscayne Bay-
1151 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough
  bay waters.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.  

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.

&&

$$

AMZ650-651-670-671-161300-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231116T2100Z/
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-
1151 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial 
  waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-GMZ656-657-676-161200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
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-
1151 PM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  rough.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.

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.

&&

$$
392 
WHUS72 KMFL 160631
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
131 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

AMZ650-651-670-671-161445-
/O.EXT.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231117T0000Z/
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-
131 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft.

* WHERE...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 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 this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-161200-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
Biscayne Bay-
131 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough 
  bay waters.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-GMZ656-657-676-161445-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1500Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
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-
131 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf seas
  3 to 5 feet. Lake Okeechobee waters rough.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to
  Bonita Beach out to 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable
  to Chokoloskee out to 20 NM, and waters from Chokoloskee to
  Bonita Beach from 20 NM to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
844 
WHUS72 KMFL 160658
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
158 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

AMZ650-651-670-671-161500-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231117T0000Z/
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-
158 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft.

* WHERE...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 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 this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ630-161200-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/
Biscayne Bay-
158 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough 
  bay waters.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-GMZ656-657-676-161500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1500Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
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-
158 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf 
  seas 3 to 5 feet. Lake Okeechobee waters rough.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to 
  Bonita Beach out to 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable 
  to Chokoloskee out to 20 NM, and waters from Chokoloskee to 
  Bonita Beach from 20 NM to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
479 
WHUS72 KMFL 160835
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
335 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

AMZ630-161800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/
Biscayne Bay-
335 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and rough 
  bay waters.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ650-651-670-671-161800-
/O.CON.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231117T0000Z/
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-
335 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts of 45 kt and seas 7 to
  12 ft.

* WHERE...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 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 this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-161800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T2100Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
335 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and lake 
  waters rough.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-161500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1500Z/
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-
335 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf
  seas 3 to 5 feet. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach out to 
  20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee out to
  20 NM, and waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach from 20 NM 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
421 
WHUS72 KMFL 160852
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
352 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

AMZ630-161800-
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.SR.W.0001.231116T0852Z-231116T1800Z/
Biscayne Bay-
352 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.

* WHERE...Biscayne Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ650-651-670-671-161800-
/O.UPG.KMFL.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.SR.W.0001.231116T0852Z-231116T1800Z/
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-
352 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Deerfield Beach to 
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial 
  waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ656-657-676-161500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T1500Z/
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-
352 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach out to 
  20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee out 
  to 20 NM, and waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach from 20 
  NM to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ610-161800-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231116T2100Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
352 AM EST Thu Nov 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and lake 
  waters rough.

* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 Nov 15, 12:16 AM EST, 1 hour 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 15, 12:16 AM EST, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
1216 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(Rest of today through Wednesday)
Issued at 314 PM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

A robust shortwave trough will start to advect towards the Florida
Peninsula from the Gulf of Mexico today and will contain a negative-
tilt in its approach, highlighting stronger differential advection
across the region plus increasing upper-level divergence from a jet
streak. Over the Keys, a stationary frontal boundary is present as
well and could lift slightly north in the form of a weak warm front
on Wednesday. In addition, a ridge is present off to our north in
the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. regions with surface high
pressure centered there and assisting in a stronger pressure
gradient that will support gusty winds through this mid-week period.
Sustained winds are likely in the 10-20mph range with gusts up to 25-
30mph overnight Tuesday and all day Wednesday.

Overall, these different features will support an increasingly
active period as rain showers and thunderstorms become more
widespread especially on Wednesday when the strongest energy from
the trough will exist over the Florida Peninsula and extra moisture
advects into the mid-levels that will increase instability. Coastal
convergence could play a factor as well, especially for enhancing
the strongest convection to occur over the east coast. The biggest
concern will be flooding for the east coast metro as we see an
active period of rain showers and storms coincide with a higher tide
period. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has our area under a
marginal risk for excessive rainfall today as opposing flow in the
low levels to the mid-to-upper levels could result in training
showers and storms. For tomorrow, WPC has the east coast under a
moderate risk for excessive rain as the trough approaches and the
aforementioned factors set up. This aligns with a Flood Watch
that begins Wednesday morning and extends through Thursday
morning.

Temperatures are expected in the low to mid 80s across the region
today and mostly upper 70s on Wednesday as increased cloud cover and
rain cooled air cools the area down several degrees.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through next Monday)
Issued at 314 PM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

Wednesday night-Thursday morning: Concern continues for an excessive
rainfall and flooding threat overnight as the aforementioned frontal
boundary moves over our area and a potential secondary area of low
pressure develops offshore over the Atlantic waters. The two
features, combined with abundant moisture and synoptic support from
an upper level shortwave could lead to enhanced rainfall
accumulations of up to 2-4 inches overnight across areas of
southeast Florida, on top of heavy rainfall already anticipated
during the daytime on Wednesday. This could result in localized
overnight flooding over vulnerable areas in the East Coast. Given
this risk, a Flood Watch remains in effect for the East Coast metro
through 10AM on Thursday.

Thursday-Friday: Conditions will gradually improve through the day
and into Friday as the front and low depart our area, ushering in
drier air and more stable conditions. POPs will drop to the 20-30%
range, mainly over the immediate East Coast and local Atlantic
waters. Windy conditions should also see an improvement as the
pressure gradient loosens up, with breezy easterly winds 10-15 kts
Thursday evening becoming westerly at 5-10 kts by Friday morning.
Temperatures will remain generally mild on Thursday due to lingering
cloud coverage , with highs in the upper 70s-lower 80s and lows in
the upper 60s (over the interior) and lower 70s (along the East
Coast). On Friday, highs will creep back into the mid 80s across
much of South Florida as cloud cover decreases.

Saturday-Monday: A secondary, mostly dry front will push across the
Florida peninsula on Saturday. Behind this front, northwesterly-
northerly winds and cooler air set up over the area, resulting in
dry and pleasant conditions for the weekend. Highs on Sat-Sun will
remain in the low 80s, while lows could dip to the upper 50s (over
the interior) and low-mid 60s along the East Coast.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1213 AM EST Wed Nov 15 2023

MVFR ceilings early this morning with some IFR ceilings possible
at APF. Shower activity will be on the increase today, with some
heavy rain at times especially over SE FL. Reduced ceilings and
visbys are expected during periods of heavy rain. Easterly winds
15-25 kts with gusts around 30 kts through the period. Guidance is
suggesting IFR ceilings this evening for most of the TAF
locations. Started trending ceilings lower late in the period, and
will evaluate further as newer guidance arrives later today.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 314 PM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

Hazardous marine conditions are expected over the next couple days
as a disturbance moves across the area. A Small Craft Advisory is in
effect for the Atlantic waters until Wednesday evening, which may
be upgraded to a Gale Warning at that time. A Gale Watch, for the
Atlantic waters, is in effect beginning Wednesday 21Z. There will
be potential for an advisory for some of the Gulf waters in the
near future as well. Sustained winds are expected at 20-25kts with
seas up to 7-12ft.

&&

.BEACHES...
Issued at 1220 PM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

An elevated threat for rip currents will continue for all Atlantic
beaches as gusty onshore flow continues. In addition, dangerous surf
conditions are expected with the increasing winds and unsettled
pattern with 6-10ft waves possible in the surf zone.

Lastly, minor coastal flooding is possible along the east coast
during periods of high tide as we are currently in the new moon
cycle.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami            79  72  80  71 /  90  90  60  30
West Kendall     80  69  82  68 /  90  90  60  30
Opa-Locka        79  71  82  70 /  90  90  60  30
Homestead        80  72  81  70 /  90  90  60  30
Fort Lauderdale  79  71  80  70 /  80  90  70  30
N Ft Lauderdale  79  72  80  70 /  80  90  70  30
Pembroke Pines   79  71  81  70 /  80  90  60  30
West Palm Beach  79  70  79  70 /  70  80  70  40
Boca Raton       80  71  80  70 /  80  90  70  30
Naples           80  69  82  70 /  70  70  40  10

&&

.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flood Watch from 7 AM EST this morning through Thursday morning
     for FLZ068-072-074-168-172-173.

     High Rip Current Risk through Friday morning for FLZ168-172-173.

     High Surf Advisory until 7 AM EST Thursday for FLZ168-172-173.

     Wind Advisory until 1 PM EST Thursday for FLZ168-172-173.

AM...Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EST Thursday for AMZ630.

     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for AMZ650-
     651-670-671.

     Gale Watch from this afternoon through Thursday afternoon for
     AMZ650-651-670-671.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Thursday for GMZ656-657-676.

&&

SHORT TERM...Redman
LONG TERM....ATV
AVIATION...CMF
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 14, 6:49 PM EST, 6 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
649 PM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
160000-
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 County-Metro Palm Beach County-
Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-Inland Broward County-
Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade County-
Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-
Dade County-
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-
649 PM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

...Flood Watch in Effect Wednesday AM to Thursday AM...
...High Risk of Rip Currents Atlantic Coast Beaches...
...Hazardous Marine and Surf Conditions for Atlantic Waters...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters,
southeast Florida, southern Florida, southwest Florida and Gulf of
Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Excessive Rainfall: Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible across
the east coast counties into the late evening. Flooding is possible
is areas prone to flooding and/or already received several rounds of
rain.

Rip Currents: There is a high risk of rip currents for all
Atlantic Coast Beaches.

Marine: East-northeast flow 20-25kts across Atlantic waters and
increasing seas is leading to hazardous marine conditions. A Small
Craft Advisory is in effect for all Atlantic waters.

Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding is possible during the
times of high tide along the east coast.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A high risk of rip currents will continue through most of the
week along all Atlantic Coast beaches.

Minor coastal flooding may be possible along vulnerable east
coast locations during high tide cycles through the middle portion
of the week.

Hazardous marine conditions will remain in place through most of
the week especially over the Atlantic waters.

Thunderstorm chances will increase during the mid week period
as an area of low pressure moves towards the region from the
Gulf of Mexico. Widespread heavy rainfall may impact South Florida,
and flooding may occur where repeated bouts of heavy rainfall
develop over extended periods of time. A Flood Watch is in effect
beginning Wednesday at 7AM to Thursday at 10AM.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 14, 11:30 PM ESTWind AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach44 hr
Nov 15, 3:00 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL45 min
Nov 15, 3:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward29 min
Nov 15, 4:22 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade3 hr
Nov 15, 5:43 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade12 hr
Nov 15, 6:41 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade5 hr

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