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WHUS72 KTAE 111424
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1024 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

GMZ730-765-112200-
/O.CAN.KTAE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240411T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0034.240411T1424Z-240411T2200Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
1024 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls,
  and dragging anchors.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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GMZ752-755-772-775-112200-
/O.CAN.KTAE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240411T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0034.240411T1424Z-240411T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1024 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 /924 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL
  out 20 NM, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to
  Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, Waters from Apalachicola to
  Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Suwannee
  River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls,
  and dragging anchors.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ750-770-112200-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
924 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 8 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton
  County Line FL out 20 NM and Waters from Mexico Beach to
  Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$