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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
634 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-191500-
/O.CON.KKEY.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-240319T1500Z/
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
634 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots.

* WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, Gulf waters
  including the Dry Tortugas, and Florida Bay.

* WHEN...In Effect.

* 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,
  swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels,
should avoid operating in these conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
403 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ555-570-572-575-191500-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240320T0300Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
403 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm, Flagler
  Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm, Volusia-Brevard
  County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm and Sebastian Inlet to
  Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ650-651-670-671-191515-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240320T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
  FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean
  Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield
  Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to
  Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial
  waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...through 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ610-GMZ656-657-676-191500-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240319T1500Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
309 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Lake Okeechobee. In Gulf
  of Mexico, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL
  out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee
  FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...through 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A sudden onset of rough seas may cause hazardous conditions,
which may occur suddenly at jetties and inlets. These conditions
could catch boaters by surprise. Boaters should use caution when
entering or exiting the inlets and jetty areas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
752 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GMZ830-836-850-853-856-870-873-876-191500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0014.240319T0300Z-240319T1500Z/
Tampa Bay waters-Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
752 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Key West FL
619 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ078-191300-
/O.NEW.KKEY.WI.Y.0001.240319T1019Z-240319T1300Z/
Monroe Lower Keys-
Including the Communities of Key West
619 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Florida Keys.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to
  39 mph, or frequent gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected.
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Wind gusts along the Overseas Highway
  will be highest on bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should be alert for sudden gusts of wind, especially on
bridges, which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Use
extra caution. Residents should secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Jacobson


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ168-172-173-191515-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0019.240319T0708Z-240320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and
  Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
340 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-200900-
/O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0009.240319T0900Z-240320T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
340 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A southward flowing longshore current, rough surf, and a
  moderate risk of rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
  Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Breezy northerly winds will produce a moderate
  southward flowing longshore current today, which can push
  swimmers into deeper water unexpectedly, and make them more
  susceptible to dangerous rip currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Key West FL
636 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-201000-
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys-
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and
Buttonwood Sound-
Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge-
Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out
and beyond 5 fathoms-
Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel-
Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon
Shoal out to 5 Fathoms-
Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef-
Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out
to the reef-
Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal
out to the reef-
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-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas out 20 NM-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile
Bridge 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry
Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out-
636 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and
adjacent coastal waters.early

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong northwest to north winds will continue this morning
following a frontal passage through the area overnight. A Small
Craft Advisory is currently in effect for all Florida Keys coastal
waters, and a Wind Advisory is in effect for the Lower Florida
Keys.

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible this morning over the
distant Straits of Florida. The primary hazards will be lightning
strikes and locally gusty winds.

No hazardous weather is expected tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Strong east to southeast winds are forecast for Thursday night
and Friday, as low pressure develops over the Gulf of Mexico. A
Small Craft Advisory may be required for parts or all of the Keys
coastal waters during that time.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Thursday night through
Saturday. The primary hazards will be lightning strikes and
locally gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
556 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-
164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-192200-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia-
Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia-
Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-
Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
556 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

.HIGH WIND IMPACT...
Winds have increased out of the north behind a cold front.
Frequent wind gusts of 25-30 mph are forecast to gradually
diminish through mid morning with locally higher gusts along the
Barrier Islands south of the Cape.

.RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
A southward flowing longshore current will produce rough surf and
a Moderate risk of rip currents at area beaches today. Always swim
near a lifeguard and never swim alone.

.WIND AND SEA IMPACT...
Poor to hazardous boating conditions will continue today behind a
cold front. Northerly winds around 25-30 kts will quickly
diminish into the afternoon. Seas up to 6-7 ft nearshore and 8-10
ft offshore will be slower to subside into tonight.

.FIRE WEATHER IMPACT...
A dry, post-frontal airmass, coupled with winds of 10-15 mph will
make for sensitive fire weather conditions today, particularly
across the interior counties.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

A low pressure system will bring increased shower and lightning
storm chances late this week into the weekend.

A Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents is forecast to continue
into mid week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

$$

Law

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
441 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
200845-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-
Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-Inland Broward County-
Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade County-
Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-
Dade County-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
441 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...High Risk of Rip Currents Atlantic Beaches...
...Hazardous Marine Conditions Tuesday...
...Isolated Thunderstorms Possible This Morning...

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Rip Currents: A high rip current risk is in effect for all Atlantic
beaches today.

Marine: Hazardous marine conditions expected today with wind gusts
up to 25kts and seas up to 7-10 feet at times.

Fire Weather: Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the
30-40% for interior and west coast areas, with below 35% possible
for the western interior and west coast areas. This could pose a risk
for fire weather development.

Thunderstorms: isolated thunderstorms are possible through the mid
morning hours. Main hazards will be gusty winds, localized heavy
rain and lightning strikes.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Hazardous marine conditions will continue through early Wednesday as
winds and seas remain elevated behind a frontal boundary. Hazardous
conditions will then return late this week into the weekend.

An elevated rip current risk will continue for the rest of the week
across all South Florida beaches.

Heavy rainfall from showers and thunderstorms is expected on Friday
into Friday night which may lead to some flooding, especially in poor
drainage locations.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.


$$


Short Term Forecast


Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Key West FL
649 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ052>054-072>074-191200-
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-
Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge
20 to 60 NM out-
Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of
Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out-
649 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

.NOW...
Through 800 am, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will
move east near 25 knots across the Straits of Florida from 15 to 60
nm offshore. The strongest activity will produce blinding downpours,
wind gusts around 30 knots, and frequent lightning strikes.

$$

Jacobson

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