Special Marine Warning Issued for Apalachee Bay and Coastal Waters
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Special Marine Warning for Apalachee Bay and nearby coastal waters until 1:15 PM EDT due to strong thunderstorms with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Apalachee Bay and Coastal Waters, Florida
- Issued
- August 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL at 11:08 AM EDT on August 1, 2026. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 1:15 PM EDT on August 1, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL 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
Strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 nm southeast of St. Marks to 9 nm west of Buckeye Reef to 14 nm south of S Tower, moving east at 30 knots. Hazards include wind gusts 34 knots or greater, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 11:08 AM EDT until 1:15 PM EDT on August 1, 2026.
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