SMWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for…
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out
20 NM…
* Until 1245 AM CST.
* At 1151 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 9 nm west of
Panama City Beach to 13 nm south of Santa Rosa Beach, moving
northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD…Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
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…
Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, and
Miramar Beach.