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Special Marine Warning issued October 10 at 11:21PM EDT until October 11

Affecting 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: Oct 11, 2026, 4:45 AM

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 4:45 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...
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM...
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 1121 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 20 nm west of
Suwannee River to 52 nm southeast of V Tower, moving northeast at
25 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...
Horseshoe Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™