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Gale Warning 4, NWS Melbourne, FL

February 11, 2023

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this gale warning at Feb 11, 2023, 3:18 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 11, 2023, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 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
Feb 11, 2023, 3:18 PM EST (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2023, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 12, 2023, 10:00 PM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

As transmitted.

811 
WHUS72 KMLB 112018
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
318 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

AMZ555-120430-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.230212T0300Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.A.0002.230212T1400Z-230213T1200Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
318 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-120430-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.230211T2100Z-230212T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0002.230212T0300Z-230213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0004.230212T0300Z-230213T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
318 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm, 
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and 
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM 
  EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-120430-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.230212T0300Z-230212T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.GL.A.0002.230212T1400Z-230213T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
318 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm 
  and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 9 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Sunday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
687 
WHUS72 KMLB 120258
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
958 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

AMZ570-572-575-130300-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0004.230212T0300Z-230213T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
958 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-130300-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.230212T0300Z-230212T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.A.0002.230212T1400Z-230213T0300Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
958 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm 
  and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from 9 AM EST Sunday through Sunday 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

AMZ555-130300-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.230212T0300Z-230213T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
958 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
795 
WHUS72 KMLB 120822
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
322 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

AMZ550-552-121500-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230212T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0002.230212T1400Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMLB.GL.W.0004.230212T1400Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230213T0300Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
322 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the first Small 
  Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to
  6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm 
  and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST 
  this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ555-121500-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230212T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KMLB.GL.W.0004.230212T1400Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230213T0300Z-230213T0900Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
322 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory,
  southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the
  second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt expected. Seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST 
  this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-121500-
/O.EXT.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
322 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm, 
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and 
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
874 
WHUS72 KMLB 121536
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1036 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

AMZ550-552-555-130300-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230213T0300Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
1036 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  35 to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to
  6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm, 
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and 
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-130300-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
1036 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
  to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm, 
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and 
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
556 
WHUS72 KMLB 122000
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
300 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

AMZ550-552-555-130530-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230213T0300Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
300 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm, 
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and 
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-130530-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230213T0900Z-230213T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
300 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm, 
  Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and 
  Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 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.

&&

$$
550 
WHUS72 KMLB 122332
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
632 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

AMZ550-552-555-130900-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230212T2332Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
632 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-575-130900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0010.230213T0300Z-230213T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.230213T0900Z-230213T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
632 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds around 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$
090 
WHUS72 KMLB 130251
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
951 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

AMZ570-572-575-130900-
/O.EXP.KMLB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230213T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0010.230213T0300Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
951 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ550-552-555-130900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230213T0900Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
951 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

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 Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Feb 11, 10:43 AM EST, 4 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 10:43 AM EST, 4 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1043 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...New UPDATE, MARINE, AVIATION...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1029 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

...Life-Threatening Rip Currents Continue at All Central Florida
Atlantic Beaches...

...Strong to Isolated Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon and
Evening...

...Rapidly Deteriorating Marine Conditions Behind Passing Cold Front
Starting Tonight...

Cold front has moved into Lake and Volusia counties this morning,
but will lift back northward today as low pressure over the NE Gulf
lifts northeast, and will eventually push a cold front through the
region into tonight. Ahead of this front a developing breezy
southerly flow will occur across the area, warming up temperatures
back into the low to mid 80s, especially with skies starting off
mostly to partly sunny across much of the area. Moisture will
continue to increase as well, with PW values up to 1.4-1.5" later
today. The threat for strong to isolated severe storms still
exists across the area, mainly toward mid afternoon and into this
evening. Prior to that time, hi-res guidance indicates rain
chances will remain low. Showers and storms look to initially
develop along an inland moving west coast sea breeze this
afternoon. Then, increasing convective coverage occurring near the
east central FL coast late this afternoon and toward sunset where
sea breeze interactions may occur, as guidance indicates the east
coast sea breeze may be able to develop and move slightly inland,
stalling near to just east of I-95. Additional wave of showers
and storms will then sweep across the area into this evening along
and ahead of the cold front.

Increasing southwest winds aloft into late afternoon and evening,
will increase shear profiles, and could lead to some stronger
storms producing strong to locally damaging wind gusts of 40-60
mph, and potential for a tornado or two. The greatest threat for
severe weather will exist across northern portions of east central
FL from mid afternoon through this evening where winds aloft will
be strongest. Storms Prediction Center continues a Slight Risk
for severe weather across extreme northern Lake and northwest
Volusia counties, with a Marginal Risk for severe weather
extending southward to a Titusville-Lake Kissimmee line. While
probability remains low, if the east coast sea breeze can form and
push slightly inland along the coast, then storms that interact
or develop with late day sea breeze collision could exhibit some
rotation, that could lead to a funnel cloud or brief tornado
immediately along the coast before these storms move quickly
offshore. However, again the highest potential for any isolated
tornado development remains across north to north central FL.

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, commercial television or radio
stations, your cable or satellite television provider, or even cell
phone wireless alerts set to "enabled" for later statements and
possible warnings.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1029 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

Today-Tonight...(Modified Previous Discussion) A long period ENE
swell between 12-14 seconds continues across the local waters.
This will create hazardous conditions around inlets at high tide
again near mid afternoon into early-mid evening. A strong low
pressure system approaches the area through the day with strong
frontal passage this evening/overnight.

The pressure gradient tightens quickly this afternoon/tonight as
southerly winds veer to SW/WSW overnight. Wind speeds 10-15 kts will
increase this afternoon to 15-20 kts near shore and 20-25 kts
offshore. A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect offshore at
21Z/4PM and near shore at 03Z/10PM. A Gale Watch has also been
issued and goes into effect offshore at 03Z. Confidence is "high"
that the dayshift will upgrade this to a Gale "Warning" as winds
continue to increase tonight to 20-25 kts near shore and 25-30 kts
offshore with frequent higher gusts. Initial seas of 3-4 ft near
shore and 4-5 ft offshore will build to 4-5 ft areawide by late
afternoon, then continue to build further overnight-sunrise Sun
morning, 4-6 ft near shore and 6-9 ft offshore.

Isolated showers/lightning storms this morning, especially Gulf
Stream, increasing in coverage (pre-frontal) to SCT (Cape northward)
thru sunset, ISOLD-WDLY SCT southward. The offshore moving showers
and storms, increase areawide into this evening/overnight. Expect
cell motion from SW to NE at 35 to 45 kts. Threats include
occasional to frequent cloud to water strikes, torrential downpours,
small hail, wind gusts in excess of 34 kts, perhaps 35-50 kts north
of the Cape late today/this evening, and possible waterspouts. The
threat across the southern waters (south of Cape) will be highest
later this evening/overnight.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 1029 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

IFR/MVFR cigs have moved into northern Lake and Volusia counties
with a cold front, but this boundary should lift back northward as
low pressure over the NE Gulf of Mexico shifts northeast. This
should lead to VFR conditions area-wide this afternoon, with
showers and storms, some which may become strong to severe moving
through the area ahead of an approaching cold front toward mid-
afternoon and into this evening.

Tempo IFR/MVFR conditions will occur with any convection,
with storm threats including lightning, gusty winds, torrential
downpours, small hail, and possible tornado. Winds will veer
SW/WSW this evening/overnight surrounding the boundary. Winds also
become quite gusty post-frontal after midnight and toward sunrise
Sun across ECFL. For Sun, windy/gusty conditions with WSW/W winds
post-frontal and a very tight pgrad over the area.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB  81  56  68  44 /  60  70  10   0
MCO  86  60  68  47 /  30  60   0   0
MLB  84  59  73  46 /  40  60  10   0
VRB  85  60  75  46 /  40  70  10   0
LEE  83  58  67  44 /  50  70   0   0
SFB  84  59  68  44 /  40  60  10   0
ORL  85  60  69  46 /  30  60   0   0
FPR  85  61  74  48 /  40  70  10   0

&&

.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Sunday
     for FLZ747.

AM...Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Sunday
     for AMZ550-552-555.

     Gale Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning for AMZ550-
     552-555.

     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this
     evening for AMZ570-572-575.

     Gale Watch from 10 PM EST this evening through Monday morning
     for AMZ570-572-575.

&&

Weitlich/Schaper/Tollefsen
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 8:32 AM EST, 6 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
832 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-
164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-120000-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia-
Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia-
Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-
Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
832 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

.THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
A strong cold front will approach central Florida later today,
with strong to isolated severe storms possible late this
afternoon and evening, as the front passes through east central
Florida overnight. The greatest threat of severe weather will
be near to north of a Titusville to Kissimmee line.

The strongest storms will be capable of producing frequent
lightning strikes, strong to locally damaging winds gusts between
40 to 60 mph, locally heavy rainfall, and small hail. A tornado or
two may also be possible, with the greatest chance occurring
across northern portions of east central Florida. However, can't
completely rule out the potential for funnel clouds or a brief
tornado developing along the east central Florida coast, due to
the potential of sea breeze interactions late this afternoon and
through sunset.

.HIGH WIND IMPACT...
Southerly winds will increase ahead of an approaching strong cold
front. Expect wind speeds along the barrier islands and immediate
Space and Treasure coasts to approach 20 to 25 mph sustained with
frequent higher gusts in the afternoon.

.RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
A long period ocean swell will produce a High risk of life-
threatening rip currents at all central Florida Atlantic beaches.
While rip currents will be present all day, they are most likely
between 230 PM and 830 PM due to tidal effects. Entering the surf
is not advised.

.MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT...
There will be an increasing potential for fast-moving showers and
isolated to scattered storms pushing offshore and preceding a
strong cold front late this afternoon and evening. Some strong to
isolated severe storms will be possible with wind gusts to 34
knots south of the Cape and potentially 40 to 50 knots from the
Cape northward.

.WATERSPOUT IMPACT...
Marine interests should also be alert for the potential for
isolated waterspouts late this afternoon and into tonight,
especially with any offshore moving storms.

.WIND AND SEA IMPACT...
A long period east-northeast swell will continue to produce
hazardous conditions at inlets during the outgoing tide early this
morning, and again from mid afternoon through early evening.

In addition, southerly winds will increase across the local
waters this afternoon to 15 to 20 knots near shore and 20 to 25
knots offshore with higher gusts. Tonight, winds veer to southwest
late and continue to increase to 20 to 25 knots near shore and 25
to 30 knots offshore. Occasional gusts to Gale Force will be
possible near shore overnight and frequent gusts to Gale Force
offshore. Small Craft Advisories will go into effect late today
and the potential for Gale Warnings, offshore, later this evening
through the overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Windy conditions will exist on Sunday as the pressure gradient
tightens behind the latest strong cold front. Expect westerly
winds to increase across much of east central Florida to around
25 mph sustained with frequent higher gusts to 30 to 35 mph. A
Wind Advisory may be necessary. This will also increase fire
sensitivity for any ongoing or new brush fires.

Overnight lows will fall into the low to middle 40s across the
interior Sunday overnight into Monday morning. Westerly winds will
remain elevated into the evening and overnight with lowest wind
chills after midnight and toward sunrise in the middle to upper
30s across north Lake County and much of Volusia County.

Boating conditions will be hazardous to potentially very hazardous
across the local coastal waters through Sunday night, and
remaining poor to hazardous into early next week.

The rip current risk will be Moderate along area beaches on
Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters should monitor the weather and self activate if needed,
especially near and north of the I-4 corridor or along the east
central Florida coast for late this afternoon and into the
evening.

Sedlock/Weitlich

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 7:16 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMLB59 min
Feb 10, 7:18 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMLBFlagler27 min
Feb 10, 7:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMLBVolusia26 min
Feb 11, 4:17 AM ESTGale WatchMLB23 hr

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