Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued October 6 at 8:57AM EDT until October 6
Affecting Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Likely impact; effects through 4:00 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until noon EDT. * At 857 AM EDT, thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near S Tower to 43 nm south of V Tower, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels...and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots...suddenly higher waves...frequent lightning...and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... S Tower, V Tower, and Buckeye Reef.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™