Gale Watch for Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM +7 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms, Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel, Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM, Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM, Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out, Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM and 2 more
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible early Monday morning through early Tuesday morning. Impacts: A Gale Watch means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47...
What the bulletin says to do
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible early Monday morning through early Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, and Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms including the Dry Tortugas. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Gale Watch means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are possible within the next 12 to 48 hours. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels.
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Gale Watch issued October 25 at 4:29AM EDT until October 27 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Key West FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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