Gale Warning

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
429 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

GMZ047-220930-
SE Gulf from 22N to 26N E of 87W including Straits of Florida-
429 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S of 24N, SE winds 25 to 35 kt, shifting to SW late. N
of 24N, E to SE winds 10 kt, becoming N to NE 30 to 35 kt late.
Seas 10 to 16 ft in N swell. Scattered showers.
.WED...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft in N swell.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft in N
swell.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in N to NE swell.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in NE swell.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SAT...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in NE
swell.
.SUN...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
350 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

GMZ856-876-222100-
/O.NEW.KTBW.GL.W.0001.250122T0300Z-250122T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0005.250122T1500Z-250122T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
350 AM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with
  frequent gusts around 35 knots and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds around 20 knots
  and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out
  20 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to
  60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
  EST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 4
  PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

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