Small Craft Advisory for Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, Mississippi Sound, North Mobile Bay, Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound, Perdido Bay Area, South Mobile Bay and 3 more
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 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, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 12:38AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 12:38AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 12:38AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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