Marine Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:16AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today, most likely between 11 AM and 2 PM. Any thunderstorms could produce locally hazardous conditions, including gusty and erratic winds, lightning, heavy rainfall with limited visibility, and rough seas. There is also a remote chance of a waterspout. Mariners are urged to seek safe harbor when threatening weather approaches or remain in port until hazardous weather passes. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov for the latest updates and weather alerts.
Marine Weather Statement issued March 10 at 5:42AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM... At 541 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Amelia City, or 35 nm south of St. Simons Island, moving northeast at 35 knots.
Special Marine Warning issued March 9 at 4:13AM CDT until March 9 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
For the following areas... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM... Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay... Western Choctawhatchee Bay... At 412 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fort Walton Liberty Ship Reef, or near Mary Esther, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in structural damage. Locations impacted include... West Choctawhatchee Bay, Fort Walton Beach, Highway 331 Bridge, Shalimar, Fort Walton Liberty Ship Reef, Destin, East Pass At Destin
Special Marine Warning issued March 9 at 4:13AM CDT until March 9 at 5:45AM 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... * Until 545 AM CDT. * At 412 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fort Walton Liberty Ship Reef, or 7 nm south of Fort Walton Beach, moving east at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots...large hail ...suddenly higher waves...frequent lightning...and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Large hail could result
Marine Weather Statement issued February 22 at 7:37PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mariners should be prepared for abrupt visibility changes down to one nautical mile or less. Reduce speeds and be on the lookout for exposed rocks and other vessels, including large ships in the shipping lanes. Use radar or GPS navigation if available, and consider remaining in harbor if such equipment is unavailable.
Special Marine Warning issued February 16 at 12:22AM CST until February 16 at 1:15AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Borgne... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... * Until 115 AM CST. * At 1221 AM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 17 nm north of Mandeville to 26 nm north of Lower Atchafalaya River, moving east at 30 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. 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.
Marine Weather Statement issued February 12 at 8:45PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
A strong low pressure system with an associated cold front will bring strong winds, large seas, and the potential for strong thunderstorms to the coastal waters beginning Thursday morning. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing erratic, locally gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. The cold front passage will bring widespread southwest gale force winds for the northern coastal waters. Local gale force gusts are expected over the remaining waters prior to the frontal passage. Seas will also increase significantly, ranging from 10 to 18 feet for the waters
Marine Weather Statement issued February 12 at 10:15PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
The areas affected include... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... At 1015 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm southeast of Chandeleur Sound, moving northeast at 35 knots.
Marine Weather Statement issued February 6 at 10:10PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Patchy dense fog is possible tonight, and may reduce visibility to one nautical mile or less. Use extra caution if navigating tonight. Use your running lights, and follow Coast Guard rules of conduct for navigating in reduced visibility.
Special Marine Warning issued January 27 at 3:38AM PST until January 27 at 4:15AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
SMWLOX The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands... * Until 415 AM PST. * At 337 AM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 8 nm east of Avalon, moving east at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. 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. * The severe thunderstorm will remain