Special Marine Warning for Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect until 10:45 PM CDT for waters from the Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM due to strong thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Mexico
- Issued
- September 21, 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 20 at 8:47 PM CDT until September 20 at 10:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
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 8:47 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Highway 331 Bridge to 21 nm west of Mexico Beach, moving southwest at 15 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 8:47 PM CDT September 20 until 10:45 PM CDT September 20.
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