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Tropical Storm Watch
ActiveApalachee 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Watch, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...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 and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Tropical Storm Watch, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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