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Small Craft Advisory

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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; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds increasing to 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.

Instructions

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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