Gale Watch for 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 +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through at least Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 23 at 2:21PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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