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Gale Warning
Issued: 12:04 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds near 25 knots with gusts 30 to 35 knots, and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds to near 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots, and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from Mexico Beach 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Wednesday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:04 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds near 25 knots with gusts 30 to 35 knots, and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds to near 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots, and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from Mexico Beach 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Wednesday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:03 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
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