Special Marine Warning for Waters Near Oriskany Reef and Pensacola Pass
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NWS Mobile has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters near Pensacola FL due to a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Mexico
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Mobile AL. Effective from September 12 at 8:47AM CDT until September 12 at 9:45AM CDT. Alert type code: MA.W.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include Oriskany Reef.
What You Should Do
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
At 847 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm west of Oriskany Reef, or 17 nm south of Pensacola Pass, moving east at 15 knots. Hazard includes waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
Alert effective September 12 at 8:47AM CDT and expires September 12 at 9:45AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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