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NWS Tallahassee FLMA.W 0401September 21, 2026

Special Marine Warning: Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM

The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee issued a special marine warning for Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM, which was in force until 7:45 p.m. local time on September 21. It was the 401st special marine warning the NWS office in Tallahassee issued in 2026.

ExpiredWarning

Issued6:51 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2026
In force6:51 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2026
Expired7:45 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2026

In force for 54 minutes; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Tallahassee FL
Area
Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
6:51 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2026
Expires
7:45 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KTAE MA.W 0401
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 651 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Suwannee River, moving south at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots...suddenly higher waves...frequent lightning...and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Horseshoe Beach.

What the agency told people to do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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