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Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 3:40AM CDT until October 4
Affecting St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 10:45 AM
St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM
Likely impact; effects through 10:45 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 Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... St. Andrews Bay Waterways... Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 545 AM CDT. * At 339 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 15 nm southwest of Panama City Beach, moving north 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... Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, and Miramar Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™