Special Marine Warning issued May 2 at 5:09AM CDT until May 2 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Details
SMWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...
Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to
60 NM...
* Until 645 AM CDT.
* At 509 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 44 nm west of Empire Mica Wreck, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Empire Mica Wreck.
Recommendations
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.