Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 4:32PM CST until November 19 at 5:15PM CST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 2:32pm
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
SMWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM...
Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 515 PM CST.
* At 431 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 34 nm south of
Panama City Beach to 47 nm southwest of Empire Mica Wreck, moving
east at 25 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...
Empire Mica Wreck, Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, and Mexico Beach.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL