Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Gulf Coastal and Offshore Waters Through Thursday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal and offshore waters near the Suwannee River and Apalachicola until 10:30 AM EDT, citing wind gusts over 34 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Gulf Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Florida Gulf Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Special Marine Warning for specific coastal and offshore waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The alert was issued at 9:06 AM EDT on March 12, 2026, following radar indications of hazardous weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions:
- Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM.
- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
- Specific locations impacted include S Tower, V Tower, and Buckeye Reef.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas should move to safe harbor immediately. The National Weather Service advises that all individuals on board vessels must ensure they are wearing life jackets due to the risk of gusty winds and high waves.
Expected Conditions
At 9:06 AM EDT, showers were located along a line moving southeast at 25 knots. Expected hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves.
- Additional Hazards: Frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:30 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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