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Special Marine Warning
ExpiredCoastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
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Ended
Started about 2 hours ago
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expired
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Severe
Urgency
Immediate
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SMWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM... Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 945 AM CDT.
* At 818 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Empire Mica Wreck, moving northeast at 5 knots.
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.
* Locations impacted include... Empire Mica Wreck.
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