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Special Marine Warning issued September 12 at 7:44AM EDT until September 12 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL, United States of America

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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...

* Until 945 AM EDT.

* At 744 AM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of
producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from
near St. Marks to 8 nm southeast of Marker 24 Barge, moving
northeast 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...
Marker 24 Barge.

Measurements

Coordinates30.0100, -83.9711
RegionApalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-09-12T09:45:00-04:00

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