Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT
A Special Marine Warning is in effect for Gulf waters between Pensacola and Pascagoula as a strong thunderstorm with 34-knot wind gusts and hail moves through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters. The alert was issued at 6:27 AM CDT following radar detection of a strong thunderstorm in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the waters from Pensacola, Florida, to Pascagoula, Mississippi, specifically from 20 to 60 nautical miles offshore.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises mariners to avoid the warning area. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
At 6:27 AM CDT, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 31 nautical miles south of Farewell Buoy, moving east at 40 knots. Expected hazards include:
- Wind gusts of 34 knots or greater
- Small hail
- Suddenly higher waves
The storm is expected to remain over mainly open waters.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 6:27 AM CDT on March 16, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 7:30 AM CDT.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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