Tropical Storm Watch for Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
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- Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm, Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: For the Tropical Storm Watch, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Impacts: Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Apalachee Bay...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Watch, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Tropical Storm Watch, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 11:08AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 11:04AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 11:04AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 11:04AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Source and limitations
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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