Special Marine Warning for Lake Okeechobee
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What you need to know
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- Lake Okeechobee
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What is happening
SMWMFL The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Okeechobee... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 531 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from Liberty Point to near Pahokee, moving northeast at 20 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter.
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Bulletin details
SMWMFL The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Okeechobee... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 531 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from Liberty Point to near Pahokee, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Canal Point, Liberty Point, Sand Cut, Pahokee, Clewiston, Buckhead Ridge, and Lake Harbor.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 5:32PM EDT until August 23 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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