Special Marine Warning Issued
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Horseshoe Beach
Sent
Mon, Mar 16 @ 11:55am
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Description
Special Marine Warning issued March 16 at 11:51AM EDT until March 16 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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...
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 245 PM EDT.
* At 1151 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from near V Tower
to 40 nm southwest of S Tower, moving east at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage
vessels...and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all
on board are in a secure location and wearing life
jackets. 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...
S Tower, V Tower, Horseshoe Beach, and Suwannee River.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for Big Bend
Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
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