Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
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.
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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™