Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 5 at 11:02PM CST until January 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 9:02pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out
20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to
Pensacola FL out 20 NM, 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM
CST Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM
Monday to 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM; 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL