Saint Marks, FL Weather Warnings
Coastal event
Special Marine Warning issued July 20 at 12:45PM EDT until July 20 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL 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... Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM... Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 345 PM EDT. * At 1244 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located in rainbands and squalls along a line extending from 17 nm east of Buckeye Reef to 26 nm southwest of S Tower, moving north at 25 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels...and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. 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... Buckeye Reef, O Tower, K Tower, S Tower, V Tower, Horseshoe Beach, Apalachicola, C Tower, St George Island, Marker 24 Barge, and St. Marks. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
National Weather Service
Flood
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 2:28PM EDT until July 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest around the time of high time, with the next high tide around 730 AM EDT Tuesday. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
National Weather Service