Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 2:04PM CST until November 19 at 3:30PM CST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 12:04pm
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
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...
Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to
60 NM...
* Until 330 PM CST.
* At 203 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 13 nm southwest of Okaloosa Deep Water
Reef, or 37 nm south of Mary Esther, moving northeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
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...
Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, and
Santa Rosa Beach.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL