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Tropical Storm Warning

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Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 8, 7:15 AM EDT

Issued Oct 7, 11:03 PM EDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Immediate

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

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