Special Marine Warning for Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL 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 Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM... Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 1115 AM EDT. * At 940 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 16 nm southeast of Buckeye Reef to near Suwannee River, moving southeast 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. * Locations impacted include... Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee River.