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Special Marine Warning issued September 7 at 4:55PM CDT until September 7

Affecting Western Choctawhatchee Bay

In effect until: Sep 7, 2026, 10:30 PM

Western Choctawhatchee Bay

Likely impact; effects through 10:30 PM.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.

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The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Western Choctawhatchee Bay...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 455 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over West
Choctawhatchee Bay, or near Destin, moving west at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
West Choctawhatchee Bay, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Destin, East
Pass At Destin, Mid Bay Bridge, and Mary Esther.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 7 at 4:55PM CDT until September 7

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