Special Marine Warning issued December 11 at 7:17AM EST until December 11 at 9:15AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

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Dec 11, 2024

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 915 AM EST.

* At 716 AM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 12 nm east of
V Tower to 24 nm east of S Tower, moving east 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…
V Tower, Horseshoe Beach, and Suwannee River.

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