Special Marine Warning for Apalachee Bay Coastal Waters
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for Apalachee Bay and nearby coastal waters until 3:30 PM EDT due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters
- Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from September 11 at 2:03 PM EDT until September 11 at 3:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include O Tower, Apalachicola, C Tower, Cape San Blas, St George Island, and K Tower.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts are located along a line extending from near St George Island to 6 nm west of K Tower, moving east at 5 knots. Hazard includes waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2:03 PM EDT on September 11, 2026, and ends at 3:30 PM EDT on September 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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