Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Special Marine Warning issued September 12 at 11:52AM EDT until September 12 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Sep 21, 2026 United States
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SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River Fl out to 20 Nm...
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20
Nm...
Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM...
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 145 PM EDT.

* At 1151 AM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of
producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 8
nm north of O Tower to near Suwannee River, moving east at 25
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...
Buckeye Reef, Horseshoe Beach, K Tower, Marker 24 Barge, and
Suwannee River.

Measurements

Coordinates29.6900, -83.6125
RegionApalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-09-12T13:45:00-04:00

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