Special Marine Warning

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... 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...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 252 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm south of St. Marks to 14 nm northeast of St George Island, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...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... K Tower and Marker 24 Barge.