Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued October 6 at 1:03PM EDT until October 6 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 6, 2024 - 10:03am
Expires:
October 6, 2024 - 10:45am
Description:
SMWMFL
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM...
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM...
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 145 PM EDT.
* At 103 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 9 nm east of T Tower, moving north at 10
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
R Tower and D Tower.
Instruction:
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.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM; Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL