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Tropical Storm Warning
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 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 Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
By NWS Tallahassee FL
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
The forecast zones this alert names, simplified for the map. The official area is the list above.
Official text
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 8 at 11:08PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from early Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.