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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Mobile, AL

March 4, 2025

NWS Mobile, AL issued this small craft advisory at Mar 4, 2025, 3:36 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2025, 3:36 AM CST (09:36 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

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929 
WHUS74 KMOB 040936
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
336 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

GMZ650-655-670-675-041800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250304T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.GL.W.0005.250304T2100Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0900Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
336 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight CST Wednesday night. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, from midnight Wednesday night to 9 AM CST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ630>632-041800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.250304T1200Z-250304T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.250304T2100Z-250305T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0600Z-250306T0600Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
336 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves up to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves up to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight CST tonight. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  from midnight tonight to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ633>636-041800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.250304T1200Z-250304T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.250304T2100Z-250305T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0900Z-250306T0600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
336 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds
  around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft
  expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For the second
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas up to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 
  AM CST Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 
  AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
272 
WHUS74 KMOB 041803
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1203 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

GMZ630>632-050200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250304T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.250304T2100Z-250305T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0600Z-250306T0600Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
1203 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. 
  For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and waves up to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves up to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight CST tonight. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  from midnight tonight to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ633>636-050200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250304T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.250304T2100Z-250305T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0900Z-250306T0600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
1203 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 
  around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft 
  expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For the 
  second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas up to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 
  AM CST Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 
  AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-050200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-250304T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.250304T2100Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1203 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight CST Wednesday night. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, from midnight Wednesday night to 9 AM CST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
242 
WHUS74 KMOB 050133
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
733 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

GMZ630>632-051100-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250305T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0600Z-250306T0600Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
733 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves up to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves up to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight CST 
  Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ633>636-051100-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250305T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.250305T0900Z-250306T0600Z/
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
733 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  up to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight CST 
  Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ650-655-670-675-051100-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
733 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt, shifting to the southwest late. Seas 7 to 12 ft
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST Wednesday night.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight Wednesday night to 
  9 AM CST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
233 
WHUS74 KMOB 050943
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
343 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

GMZ650-655-670-675-051800-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
343 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 
  10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ630>636-051800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250306T1500Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
343 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming
  northwest and seas up to 3 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
843 
WHUS74 KMOB 052025
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
225 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

GMZ650-655-060430-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
225 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 
  to 7 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 midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-060430-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
225 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST 
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ630>636-060430-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250306T0900Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
225 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHUS74 KMOB 060417
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1017 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

GMZ650-655-061230-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
1017 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 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 midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-061230-
/O.CON.KMOB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.250306T0600Z-250306T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
1017 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ630>636-060900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250306T0900Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
1017 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
131 
WHUS74 KMOB 060906
MWWMOB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
306 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025

GMZ630>636-061015-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250306T0900Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-Western Choctawhatchee Bay-
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay-
306 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have eased below advisory levels, with the advisory being
allowed to expire.

$$

GMZ650-655-061500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250306T1500Z/
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-
306 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 6 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 9 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ670-675-061715-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250306T1800Z/
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
306 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 5:54 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBGreene, Perry, Wayne66 min

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