Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 7:32PM EST until November 19 at 8:15PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 4:32pm
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 5:15pm
Description:
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...
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20
Nm...
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 815 PM EST.
* At 732 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 6 nm south of
St George Island to 42 nm south of S Tower, moving east 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...
V Tower, O Tower, K Tower, and Marker 24 Barge.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Area Description:
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL