Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
At 930 AM CDT...Scattered thunderstorms were located mainly across much of the open Alabama waters from 10 to 60 nm offshore and were typically moving southwest at 20 knots. Waterspouts will be possible with these storms along with wind gusts up to 30 knots... locally higher waves...and heavy downpours. Boaters...
What the bulletin says to do
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Bulletin details
At 930 AM CDT...Scattered thunderstorms were located mainly across much of the open Alabama waters from 10 to 60 nm offshore and were typically moving southwest at 20 knots. Waterspouts will be possible with these storms along with wind gusts up to 30 knots... locally higher waves...and heavy downpours. Boaters should consider seeking safe harbor until this storm has passed. Weather conditions support the development of waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waves and seas. If a waterspout is sighted...seek safe harbor immediately.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 29 at 9:33AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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