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ExpiredPerdido Bay Area; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM
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Started about 1 hour ago
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expired
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Minor
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At 532 AM CDT...Fair weather waterspouts were located near Farewell Buoy...moving east at 15 knots.
Locations impacted include... Gulf Shores Beach, Fort Gaines, Orange Beach, Farewell Buoy, Perdido Pass, and Sand Island Lighthouse.
The primary threats from these waterspouts are wind gusts up to 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should consider seeking safe harbor until these waterspouts have passed.
Weather conditions support the development of waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waves and seas. If a waterspout is sighted...seek safe harbor immediately.
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