[CANCELLED] Special Marine Warning

FROM: NWS Tallahassee FL
AREA: Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM
SENT: 2026-07-09T08:33:00-05:00

Special Marine Warning issued July 9 at 8:33AM CDT until July 9 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for…
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out
20 NM…
Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to
60 NM…

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 833 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 15 nm east of
Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, or 20 nm south of Santa Rosa Beach. The
strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…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.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T09:30:00-05:00

⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Tallahassee FL.