United States Active Warning and Alerts Center

SMWMHX

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM...
S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 323 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over The Vicinity Of Davis, or 7 nm
northeast of Harkers Island, moving southeast at 5 knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
The Vicinity Of Davis.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and
heavy rain are possible with this storm.

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River Fl out to 20 Nm...
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20
Nm...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 252 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 nm south of St. Marks to 14 nm northeast of St
George Island, moving east at 15 knots.

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.

* Locations impacted include...
K Tower and Marker 24 Barge.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

SMWLIX

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Lake Maurepas...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 204 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over Lake Maurepas, moving northeast at 10
knots.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage
vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves.
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Lake Maurepas and Manchac.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water.
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move
to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

SMWMLB

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm...
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 314 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Barefoot Bay,
moving east at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on
board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Micco, Sebastian Inlet, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Barefoot Bay,
and Roseland.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with this storm. If
caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid
ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10
miles away from a thunderstorm.