Severe Coastal Hazard

Special Marine Warning issued May 9 at 12:33AM EDT until May 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 200 AM EDT.

* At 1232 AM EDT, a shower capable of producing waterspouts was
located 10 nm south of S Tower, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.

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.

* The shower will remain over mainly open waters.

Recommendations

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.