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 due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Apalachee Bay and Coastal Florida Waters
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Tallahassee FL. Effective from August 29, 2026 at 4:36 AM EDT until August 29, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
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; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include V Tower, Buckeye Reef, K Tower, and Marker 24 Barge.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts. 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
Alert effective August 29, 2026 at 4:36 AM EDT and expires August 29, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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