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Gale Warning 4, NWS Mobile, AL

April 11, 2023

NWS Mobile, AL issued this gale warning at Apr 11, 2023, 3:16 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 12, 2023, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 22 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
Apr 11, 2023, 3:16 PM CDT (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2023, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

The text

As transmitted.

715 
WHUS74 KMOB 112016
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
316 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

GMZ670-120300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230412T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.GL.W.0004.230412T1200Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
316 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 PM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds around 25 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Wednesday to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-120300-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
316 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-120300-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
316 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
296 
WHUS74 KMOB 120311
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1011 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

GMZ670-121200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.230412T1200Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
1011 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, east winds around 25 kt with frequent gusts around 35
  kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Wednesday to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-121200-
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230412T1200Z-230413T1200Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
1011 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 1 to 
  3 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-121200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
1011 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-121200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1011 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
918 
WHUS74 KMOB 120822
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
322 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

GMZ675-121630-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230412T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.GL.W.0004.230412T1200Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0024.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
322 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 
  PM this evening to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-121630-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.230412T1200Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
322 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 
  11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 
  PM this evening to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-121630-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
322 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-121630-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230412T1200Z-230413T1200Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
322 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS74 KMOB 121530
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1030 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

GMZ670-122330-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
1030 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT 
  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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-122330-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0024.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1030 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT 
  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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-122330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230413T1200Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
1030 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-122330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
1030 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
635 
WHUS74 KMOB 122008
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
308 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

GMZ670-130600-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
308 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT 
  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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-130600-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0024.230413T0300Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
308 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT 
  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.

&&

$$

GMZ630-633>636-130600-
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0300Z-230413T1200Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-
Western Choctawhatchee Bay-Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
308 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay 
  System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee 
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-130600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230413T1200Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
308 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-130600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
308 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
197 
WHUS74 KMOB 130246
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
946 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

GMZ650-655-131115-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T1000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
946 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-131115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T1000Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
946 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-131115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0024.230413T1000Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
946 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-131115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230413T1400Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
946 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ630-633>636-131115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T1000Z-230413T1400Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-
Western Choctawhatchee Bay-Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
946 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 9 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay 
  System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee 
  Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$
387 
WHUS74 KMOB 130254 AAA
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

GMZ650-655-670-131100-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T1000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL 
  to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-131100-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0024.230413T1000Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ630-633>636-131100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.230413T0254Z-230413T1400Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-
Western Choctawhatchee Bay-Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay 
  System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee 
  Bay.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ631-632-131100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230413T1400Z/
Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
954 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$
880 
WHUS74 KMOB 131010
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
510 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

GMZ650-655-670-131800-
/O.EXP.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
510 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 
  20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL out 20 NM and Waters from Pensacola FL to 
  Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ675-131800-
/O.EXP.KMOB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
510 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to 
  Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ630>636-131400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230413T1400Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
510 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves  
  up to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and 
  northwest Florida. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

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 Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 11, 1:02 PM CDT, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 1:02 PM CDT, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
102 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...New AVIATION, NEAR TERM...

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1241 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

VFR conditions persist through Wednesday morning with gusty
easterly winds expected through sunset today. Isolated rain
showers remain possible today and tonight before more substantial
rain moves into the area Wednesday afternoon. Gusty winds will
develop again Wednesday morning with MVFR ceilings moving into the
coastal TAF sites by early afternoon. 07/mb

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Now through Wednesday)
Issued at 1241 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

A closed upper low will meander around over the Louisiana Gulf
coast into mid week. A surface ridge centered over the Carolinas
builds east and west over the eastern Conus through tonight before
a surface low develops south of the Louisiana coast, then heads
northwest. Guidance continues to be inconsistent with formation
area/path and deepening. For land areas, a tight pressure gradient
over the northern Gulf will bring moderate to strong easterly
winds and building seas along the coast. Increasing coverage of
showers and thunderstorms will move inland over the forecast area
through the Near Term as the surface low develops and moves
northwest. Areas along and north of Highway 84 will be the last to
see any showers, with a slight chance of measurable precipitation
by Wednesday evening. Along the I-10 corridor, PoPs rise into the
40-55% percent range by Wednesday evening. Increasing cloud cover
and moderating flow off the Gulf will create a less than normal
temperature range over the forecast area. High temperatures in the
low to mid 70s are expected today and Wednesday, a bit below
seasonal norms. Tonight is expected to see low temperatures
ranging from around 50 along and north of Highway 84 to around 60
along the coast, above seasonal norms.

Impacts in the Near Term are expected to be along and south of the
coast and along area coastal bays. Strong easterly winds
developing along and south of the coast will bring increasing seas
and for the coast, increasing surf heights, along with an
increasing risk of Rip currents is expected into mid week. Also,
the strong easterly flow will bring increasing water levels to the
west side of area coastal bays and possible tidal piling. A High
Risk of rip currents is in effect. A High Surf Advisory and
Coastal Flood Advisory may be needed in the near future.
Inconsistent strength of the winds impacting the north-central
Gulf is bringing inconsistent magnitudes of swell to area beaches
along with tidal piling, with conditions needed for these
advisories not consistently being met at this time. /16

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      59  72  60  74  61  79  63  81 /  20  60  80  80  20   0   0  40
Pensacola   61  71  63  74  65  77  66  78 /  10  50  80  80  30  10   0  40
Destin      62  74  64  76  67  77  68  78 /  10  50  80  80  40  10   0  30
Evergreen   52  74  57  74  58  80  58  83 /   0  30  60  80  30  10   0  30
Waynesboro  52  73  57  72  58  79  59  83 /   0  30  60  80  20   0   0  40
Camden      49  76  56  72  58  78  58  83 /   0  20  60  80  30  10   0  30
Crestview   54  76  59  77  59  81  59  84 /   0  40  70  90  40  10   0  30

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...High Rip Current Risk through late Friday night for ALZ265-266.

FL...High Rip Current Risk through late Friday night for FLZ202-204-
     206.

MS...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM CDT Thursday for GMZ650-655-670-
     675.

&&

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www.weather.gov/mob

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 2:38 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile55 hr
Apr 11, 3:16 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB46 hr

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Sources

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