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Special Marine Warning — NWS Tallahassee FL

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Special Marine Warning issued October 9 at 1:00PM EDT until October 9 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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The National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters near Apalachicola after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts. The warning instructs people to seek safe harbor immediately.

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  • Affected location: Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola, Florida
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Waterspouts may capsize boats, and the warning calls for immediate protective action.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
9/10

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