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Special Marine Warning issued September 9 at 8:26PM EDT until September 9

Affecting Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

In effect until: Sep 10, 2026, 2:30 AM

Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

Likely impact; effects through 2:30 AM.

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...
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River Fl out to 20 Nm...
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20
Nm...
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM...
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 826 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 11 nm northeast of
Buckeye Reef, moving west at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...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...
Buckeye Reef, K Tower, and Marker 24 Barge.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™