Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM until 12:15 PM CDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters
- Issued
- June 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from 11:18 AM CDT on May 29, 2026, until 12:15 PM CDT on May 29, 2026.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Sandestin, Miramar Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Santa Rosa Beach, moving northeast at 15 knots. Hazards include 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
The warning is in effect from 11:18 AM CDT until 12:15 PM CDT on May 29, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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