Headline:
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 8 at 11:08AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 8:08am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to
Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from Mexico
Beach to Apalachicola FL out 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 and
Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday
afternoon until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov