Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from the Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm until 11:45 PM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Florida Panhandle
- Issued
- May 20, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal Florida Panhandle.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from May 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM EDT until May 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm. Locations impacted include C Tower and O Tower.
What You Should Do
Seek safe harbor immediately. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts that can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 7 nm southwest of O Tower and was nearly stationary. 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 10:11 PM EDT on May 12, 2026 until 11:45 PM EDT on May 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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