Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters off Florida Panhandle
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Special Marine Warning for waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL until 2:15 PM EDT due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL
- Issued
- May 16, 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 Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from 12:51 PM EDT on May 9, 2026, until 2:15 PM EDT on May 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include S Tower and V Tower.
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. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:51 PM EDT until 2:15 PM EDT on May 9, 2026. Storms were moving east at 25 knots as of 12:51 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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