Note: The interval shown is High/Low only. The solid orange line is a curve fit between high and low values and approximates the segments between.
Satellite Observations
·~5mi resolution
Times in Eastern Daylight Time
2 Active Notices
Wed 10:16 AM → Thu 8:00 AM EDT
WHAT
Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.
WHERE
Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm.
WHEN
Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday.
IMPACTS
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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.
Wed 5:00 AM → Thu 8:00 AM EDT
The Gale Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Tallahassee FL on this developing situation.
Recommendations
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.
