Special Marine Warning for Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM

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SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Inlet Beach FL between 10 NM out 40 NM from shore... * Until 815 AM CDT. * At 716 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing winds in excess of 40 knots and a possible waterspout was located 18 nm east of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, or 22 nm southwest of Panama City Beach. The severe thunderstorm was moving south around 5 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. 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 severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.