Marine Weather Statement for Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
At 722 AM CDT...A line of strong thunderstorms was located along a line extending from 26 nm southwest of Oriskany Reef to 34 nm southeast of Farewell Buoy...moving northwest at 20 knots. These storms will remain over mainly open waters. The primary threats from these storms are wind gusts up to 30 knots...locally...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
At 722 AM CDT...A line of strong thunderstorms was located along a line extending from 26 nm southwest of Oriskany Reef to 34 nm southeast of Farewell Buoy...moving northwest at 20 knots. These storms will remain over mainly open waters. The primary threats from these storms are wind gusts up to 30 knots...locally higher waves...and heavy downpours. Boaters should consider seeking safe harbor until these storms have 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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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 29 at 7:22AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Source and limitations
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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