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WHUS72 KTAE 091928
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
328 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

GMZ750-752-770-772-101130-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240409T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0033.240410T0900Z-240411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.A.0005.240411T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
228 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM CDT
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through
  Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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GMZ730-755-765-775-101130-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.A.0005.240411T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
328 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$