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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Miami, FL

March 9, 2024

NWS Miami, FL issued this small craft advisory at Mar 9, 2024, 6:34 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 11, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 26 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2024, 6:34 PM EST (23:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 12, 2024, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

The text

As transmitted.

670 
WHUS72 KMFL 092334
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
634 PM EST Sat Mar 9 2024

AMZ650-651-670-671-120000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.240311T0800Z-240312T0000Z/
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-
634 PM EST Sat Mar 9 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
483 
WHUS72 KMFL 101925
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
325 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

GMZ656-657-676-111400-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.240311T0400Z-240311T1400Z/
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-
325 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  to 6 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...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

AMZ650-651-670-671-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.240311T0800Z-240312T0000Z/
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-
325 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
204 
WHUS72 KMFL 111651
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1251 PM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024

AMZ650-651-670-671-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240312T0000Z/
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-
1251 PM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
927 
WHUS72 KMFL 111836
MWWMFL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
236 PM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024

AMZ650-651-670-671-120600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240312T0600Z/
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-
236 PM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* 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 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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