Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Okeechobee as Strong Thunderstorm Approaches
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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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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Special Marine Warning for Lake Okeechobee due to a strong thunderstorm capable of producing 34-knot wind gusts and small hail.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Okeechobee, Florida
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lake Okeechobee, Florida.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for Lake Okeechobee. The alert was triggered by radar observations of a strong thunderstorm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Lake Okeechobee. Specific locations expected to be affected include:
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- Sand Cut
- Lake Harbor
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately and remain there until the hazardous weather passes. Because frequent lightning is occurring with this storm, those caught on open water should stay below deck if possible and remain away from ungrounded metal objects. Severe weather can be reported to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service via social media.
Expected Conditions
At 1:44 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pahokee, moving east at 20 knots. The primary hazards associated with this cell include wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail. These conditions are expected to result in suddenly higher waves, which could damage small craft.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 1:44 PM EST and is currently set to expire at 2:15 PM EST on February 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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