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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 12:54:49 649 WHUS72 KTAE 201854 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 154 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ751-752-770-772-210300- /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1254 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts of 35 to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 22:02:05 338 WHUS72 KTAE 210401 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1101 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ751-752-211215- /O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.260221T0401Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- 1001 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ730-735-755-765-775-211215- /O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.260221T0401Z-260221T1500Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm-St. Andrews Bay Waterways- Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm- Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1101 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 /1001 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026/ ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. * WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ770-772-211215- /O.CON.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1001 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 22:02:05 338 WHUS72 KTAE 210401 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1101 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ751-752-211215- /O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.260221T0401Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- 1001 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ730-735-755-765-775-211215- /O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.260221T0401Z-260221T1500Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm-St. Andrews Bay Waterways- Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm- Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1101 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 /1001 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026/ ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. * WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ770-772-211215- /O.CON.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1001 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:54:38 086 WHUS72 KTAE 210553 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1253 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ751-752-211615- /O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- 1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ770-772-211615- /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/ Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ GMZ730-755-765-775-211615- /O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm- Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm- Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1253 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ735-211615- /O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/ St. Andrews Bay Waterways- 1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:54:38 086 WHUS72 KTAE 210553 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1253 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ751-752-211615- /O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- 1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ770-772-211615- /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/ Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ GMZ730-755-765-775-211615- /O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/ Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm- Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm- Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM- 1253 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ735-211615- /O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/ St. Andrews Bay Waterways- 1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. 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