Special Marine Warning Issued Across Multiple Areas

2026-08-27 | 15:02

Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

Special Marine Warning

The alert was issued at 8:59 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:00 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

EDT/757 AM CDT/, widespread showers and storms were located across the northern Gulf and Apalachee Bay. These individual storms, capable of 25 to 35 knot wind gusts and possibly waterspouts, were moving northeast at 15 knots

Hazards

Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater

Potential 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 Mentioned

Buckeye Reef, O Tower, S Tower, Empire Mica Wreck, Cape San Blas, St George Island, K Tower, Port St. Joe, V Tower, Horseshoe Beach, Apalachicola, C Tower, Marker 24 Barge, and Mexico Beach

Areas Affected

The warning covers Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.