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Special Marine Warning for Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 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... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 1025 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm west of Suwannee River, moving southeast at...

What the bulletin says to do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

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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... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 1025 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 11 nm west of Suwannee River, moving southeast at 30 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 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.

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    Special Marine Warning issued July 30 at 10:25PM EDT until July 30 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tallahassee FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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