Headline:
Gale Watch issued January 4 at 3:27PM CST until January 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 1:27pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 9:30pm
Description:
* 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, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.
* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
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