Naples, FL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

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...VERY COLD TO FRIGID TEMPERATURES POSSIBLE LATE NEXT WEEKEND
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...

An Arctic cold front is forecast to move through South Florida
early next weekend bringing the potential for the coldest air the
region has experienced since January 2010. This cold blast could
last into the early portion of next week. While the exact details
remain uncertain at this time, there is the potential for lows
to drop down into the 30s across a good portion of the region and
even into the 20s west of Lake Okeechobee. When the wind is
factored in, the wind chill values have the potential to be colder
than the actual low temperatures during this time frame. Residents
and visitors to South Florida should continue to monitor the
latest forecast from NWS Miami throughout the week on the
possible cold to frigid temperatures.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 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 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...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to
3 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 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 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...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to
3 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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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