WHUS72 KTAE 160655 MWWTAE URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 255 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 GMZ735-161500- /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0005.261017T0000Z-261018T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0007.261017T0000Z-261018T0000Z/ St. Andrews Bay Waterways- 155 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ GMZ751-752-770-772-161500- /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0005.261017T0000Z-261018T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0007.261017T0000Z-261018T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM- Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 155 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ GMZ730-755-765-775-161500- /O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0005.261017T0600Z-261018T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0007.261017T0600Z-261018T1200Z/ 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- 255 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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...From 2 AM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * 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. && $$