Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued November 1 at 1:05AM CDT until November 1
Affecting Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Nov 1, 2026, 7:45 AM
Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Likely impact; effects through 7:45 AM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, large hail, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.
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For the following areas... Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 105 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 20 nm southwest of Empire Mica Wreck, moving west at 5 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and large hail. 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. Large hail could result in injury and damage to boats and vessels. The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™