Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 11:08AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 8:08am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hurricane Watch, east winds 35 to 45 kt with
gusts up to 60 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...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 and Waters
from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm force winds
possible from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning. For the
Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas
which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely
reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate
further.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov