Special Marine Warning

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Inlet Beach FL between 10 NM out 40 NM from shore...

* Until 815 AM CDT.

* At 716 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing winds in excess of 40 knots and a possible waterspout was located 18 nm east of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, or 22 nm southwest of Panama City Beach. The severe thunderstorm was moving south around 5 mph.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.

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.

* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.