Severe · Special Marine WarningActive alert
Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 7:42AM CDT until October 4
Affecting Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 1:45 PM
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 1:45 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. 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 Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... * Until 845 AM CDT. * At 742 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm southeast of Fort Walton Liberty Ship Reef, or 11 nm south of Destin, moving east at 5 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... Laguna Beach, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Panama City Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™