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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Melbourne, FL

February 23, 2024

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this small craft advisory at Feb 23, 2024, 3:07 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 24, 2024, 3:03 AM EST. It was in force for 4 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 23, 2024, 3:07 AM EST (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2024, 3:03 AM EST
Expired
Feb 24, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

The text

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161 
WHUS72 KMLB 230807
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
307 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

AMZ570-572-232130-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0019.240223T1200Z-240223T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0005.240223T1500Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.240224T0900Z-240225T1800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
307 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas around 6 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots 
  with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM 
  EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 AM EST Saturday. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ575-232130-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.240223T1500Z-240223T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0005.240223T2100Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.240224T0900Z-240225T1800Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
307 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots 
  with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 
  4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Saturday. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-555-232130-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.240223T1800Z-240224T0900Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
307 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
189 
WHUS72 KMLB 232035
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
335 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

AMZ575-240900-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240223T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0005.240223T2100Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.240224T0900Z-240225T1800Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
335 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots 
  with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with 
  gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-572-240900-
/O.CON.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.240224T0900Z-240225T1800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
335 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots 
  with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up 
  to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-555-240900-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240224T0900Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
335 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds near 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots 
  and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
665 
WHUS72 KMLB 240803
MWWMLB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
303 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

AMZ575-251500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0021.240224T0803Z-240224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0022.240225T0200Z-240225T1800Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
303 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest
  winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7
  feet. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this 
  morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 1 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.

&&

$$

AMZ570-251500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.240225T0200Z-240225T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-
303 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ572-251500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.240225T0200Z-240225T1800Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
303 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20- 60 
  nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 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.

&&

$$

AMZ552-555-240915-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240224T0900Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
303 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved, the Small Craft Advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

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