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The NWS Special Marine Warning covers hazardous weather that usually lasts how long?

Usually up to about 2 hours, but it hits hard.

  1. Several days
  2. Up to about 2 hours ✔
  3. Exactly 24 hours

Why: Special Marine Warnings cover short, sudden threats like thunderstorm winds of 34 knots or more, large hail or waterspouts. If one is issued for your area, get to safe harbor fast.

Huh, didn't know that: Some coastal stations may display flags, pennants and colored lights to warn mariners of hazardous conditions.

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Sources

  1. NWS, Coastal Warning Display and marine warning definitions https://www.weather.gov/marine/cwd
  2. NWS, Coastal Warning Display and marine warning definitions https://www.weather.gov/marine/cwd

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