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Special Marine Warning issued September 11 at 3:31PM EDT until September 11
Affecting Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Sep 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Likely impact; effects through 9:00 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm... Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 331 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near K Tower to 9 nm southwest of V Tower, 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... V Tower and K Tower.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™