Wind Advisory issued June 19 at 3:24AM EDT until June 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Moderate
Now
From Today 02:24 (1 hour ago)
Until Today 10:00 (6 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Strongest winds will be on Saint George Island, Bald Point, and on area bridges and causeways.

  • WHERE: Coastal Franklin and Coastal Gulf Counties.

  • WHEN: Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Wednesday.

  • IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Strongest winds will be on Saint George Island, Bald Point, and on area bridges and causeways. * WHERE...Coastal Franklin and Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Rip Current Statement issued June 19 at 3:20AM EDT until June 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Moderate
Now
From Today 02:20 (1 hour ago)
Until Tomorrow 04:00 (1 day from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Dangerous rip currents expected.

  • WHERE: Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

  • WHEN: Through late Thursday night.

  • IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Strong easterly breezes over the eastern Gulf will continue through Thursday, maintaining dangerous rip current conditions at all area beaches. Winds will be in the process of decreasing on Friday, but high rip current risk is likely to linger. Over the weekend, lighter southerly winds will return to our beaches, but stronger winds over the distant Gulf should generate enough swell to keep the rip current risk on the high side.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly breezes over the eastern Gulf will continue through Thursday, maintaining dangerous rip current conditions at all area beaches. Winds will be in the process of decreasing on Friday, but high rip current risk is likely to linger. Over the weekend, lighter southerly winds will return to our beaches, but stronger winds over the distant Gulf should generate enough swell to keep the rip current risk on the high side.

Instructions:

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 3:22AM EDT until June 20 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Minor
Now
From Today 02:22 (1 hour ago)
Until Today 10:30 (6 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft.

  • WHERE: Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM.

  • WHEN: Until 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ Thursday.

  • IMPACTS: A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors.

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors.

Instructions:

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Rip Current Statement issued June 19 at 3:20AM EDT until June 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Moderate
Now
From Today 02:20 (1 hour ago)
Until Tomorrow 04:00 (1 day from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Dangerous rip currents expected.

  • WHERE: Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

  • WHEN: Through late Thursday night.

  • IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Strong easterly breezes over the eastern Gulf will continue through Thursday, maintaining dangerous rip current conditions at all area beaches. Winds will be in the process of decreasing on Friday, but high rip current risk is likely to linger. Over the weekend, lighter southerly winds will return to our beaches, but stronger winds over the distant Gulf should generate enough swell to keep the rip current risk on the high side.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly breezes over the eastern Gulf will continue through Thursday, maintaining dangerous rip current conditions at all area beaches. Winds will be in the process of decreasing on Friday, but high rip current risk is likely to linger. Over the weekend, lighter southerly winds will return to our beaches, but stronger winds over the distant Gulf should generate enough swell to keep the rip current risk on the high side.

Instructions:

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 3:22AM EDT until June 20 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Minor
Upcoming
From Today 10:00 (6 hours from now)
Until Today 10:30 (6 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

  • WHERE: Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm.

  • WHEN: For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ Thursday.

  • IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Small craft should stay in port.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Small craft should stay in port.

Instructions:

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.

Gale Warning issued June 19 at 3:22AM EDT until June 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Moderate
Now
From Today 02:22 (1 hour ago)
Until Today 10:30 (6 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

  • WHERE: Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm.

  • WHEN: For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ Thursday.

  • IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Small craft should stay in port.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Small craft should stay in port.

Instructions:

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.

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