Florida Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 10:27

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:27PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frequent wind gusts forecast around 30-35 mph will create dangerous conditions outdoors in the vulnerable areas amidst ongoing hurricane recovery efforts. Elsewhere, winds may result in large tree branches downed and localized power outages.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov