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1. Original alert · Gale Watch · Fri, Oct 23, 2:23 AM ET

   OriginalGale WatchSeverity: Moderate

   Gale Watch issued October 23 at 2:23AM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING

   Issued

   Fri, Oct 23, 2:23 AM ET

   Expired

   Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM ET

   Event ends

   Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 PM ET

   Brevard areas: Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm

   Full NWS text

   * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

   * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

   * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

   Precautionary/preparedness actions

   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.

   NWS area: Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm

   Source: National Weather Service (NWS Melbourne FL) · Official alert

2. Update 1 · Gale Watch · Fri, Oct 23, 2:23 AM ET

   UpdateGale WatchSeverity: Moderate

   Gale Watch issued October 23 at 2:23AM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING

   Issued

   Fri, Oct 23, 2:23 AM ET

   Expired

   Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM ET

   Event ends

   Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 PM ET

   Brevard areas: Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

   Full NWS text

   * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

   * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

   * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

   Precautionary/preparedness actions

   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.

   NWS area: Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

   Source: National Weather Service (NWS Melbourne FL) · Official alert

3. Update 2 · Gale Watch · Fri, Oct 23, 2:24 PM ET

   UpdateGale WatchUpdateSeverity: Moderate

   Gale Watch issued October 23 at 2:24PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

   Issued

   Fri, Oct 23, 2:24 PM ET

   Expired

   Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 PM ET

   Event ends

   Mon, Oct 26, 8:00 PM ET

   Brevard areas: Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

   Full NWS text

   * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

   * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday evening.

   * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

   Precautionary/preparedness actions

   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.

   NWS area: Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

   Source: National Weather Service (NWS Melbourne FL) · Official alert

4. Cancelled · Gale Watch · Sat, Oct 24, 2:35 AM ET

   CancelGale WatchCancelSeverity: Moderate

   The Gale Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Melbourne FL on this developing situation.

   SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY

   Issued

   Sat, Oct 24, 2:35 AM ET

   Expired

   Sat, Oct 24, 2:50 AM ET

   Event ends

   Mon, Oct 26, 8:00 PM ET

   Brevard areas: Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

   Full NWS text

   The Gale Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Melbourne FL on this developing situation.

   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.

   NWS area: Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

   Source: National Weather Service (NWS Melbourne FL) · Official alert