Special Marine Warning for Okaloosa-Walton to Mexico Beach Waters (Sep 22, 2026)
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from the Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out to 60 NM until 7:30 PM CDT.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters
- Issued
- September 22, 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 22 at 5:35 PM CDT until September 22 at 7:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM and waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
At 5:35 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm southwest of Panama City Beach, moving southwest at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 5:35 PM CDT September 22 until 7:30 PM CDT September 22.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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