Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 3:15PM CST until November 19 at 5:15PM CST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 1:15pm
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 3:15pm
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 515 PM CST.
* At 315 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 35 nm south of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, or
60 nm south of Destin, moving northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 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, Santa Rosa Beach, Mexico Beach,
Sandestin, and Miramar 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