Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 10/07/2026 13:56

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 4:56PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 7, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
October 7, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Watch, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Tropical Storm Watch, Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov