Special Marine Warning

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 445 AM CDT.

* At 248 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 24 nm southeast of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, or 29 nm southwest of Panama City Beach. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

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.

* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.