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Special Marine Warning issued September 7 at 5:06AM CDT until September 7

Affecting Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

In effect until: Sep 7, 2026, 11:30 AM

Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

Likely impact; effects through 11:30 AM.

Stay indoors, monitor local alerts, and follow instructions from local officials.

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SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...
Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to
60 NM...

* Until 630 AM CDT.

* At 506 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 24 nm
southeast of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef to 43 nm southwest of Port
St. Joe to 20 nm south of Empire Mica Wreck, moving southwest 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...
Empire Mica Wreck.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™