Special Marine Warning: Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Coastal Waters
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for coastal waters from the Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 60 NM until 2:00 AM EDT.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from September 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM EDT until September 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include V Tower and O Tower.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
A strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm north of V Tower, moving west at 10 knots. Hazard includes 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 effective immediately from September 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM EDT and expires at 2:00 AM EDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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