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Hurricane Watch
ActiveCoastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Watch, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate further.
Data from the National Weather Service
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