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Special Marine Warning issued September 11 at 6:47AM CDT until September 11
Affecting St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 11, 2026, 1:15 PM
St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 1:15 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.
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SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... St. Andrews Bay Waterways... * Until 815 AM CDT. * At 647 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 9 nm southeast of Santa Rosa Beach, moving northeast at 15 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... Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, and Mexico Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™