Flood Watch issued May 12 at 6:34PM CDT until May 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe
Now
From Today 10:00 (1 hour ago)
Until Tomorrow 19:00 (1 day from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

  • WHERE: Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, including the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, North Walton, South Walton and Washington, and Georgia, including the following areas, Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas and Worth.

  • WHEN: From Monday morning through Tuesday evening.

  • IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected within the watch area. Storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected with localized higher amounts.
    • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, including the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, North Walton, South Walton and Washington, and Georgia, including the following areas, Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas and Worth. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected within the watch area. Storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected with localized higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Rip Current Statement issued May 13 at 4:59AM EDT until May 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Moderate
Now
From Today 07:00 (4 hours ago)
Until Tomorrow 04:00 (16 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

  • WHEN: From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through Tuesday evening.

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

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Surf conditions will begin to deteoriate late this morning, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms through Tuesday.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf conditions will begin to deteoriate late this morning, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms through Tuesday.

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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 10:42AM CDT until May 13 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe
Now
From Today 10:42 (18 minutes ago)
Until Today 12:00 (59 minutes from now)
Official warning explanations:

SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning for, Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida, Holmes County in the Panhandle of Florida, Central Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida,

  • Until noon CDT.

  • At 1042 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Laurel Hill to near Warrington, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD,70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE,Radar indicated.

IMPACT,Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

  • Locations impacted include, Vernon, Chipley, Santa Rosa Beach, De Funiak Springs, Bonifay, Graceville, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Freeport, Paxton, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Esto, Westville, Ebro, Noma, Oakwood Hills, and Cluster Springs.

SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida... Holmes County in the Panhandle of Florida... Central Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida... * Until noon CDT. * At 1042 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Laurel Hill to near Warrington, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Vernon, Chipley, Santa Rosa Beach, De Funiak Springs, Bonifay, Graceville, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Freeport, Paxton, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Esto, Westville, Ebro, Noma, Oakwood Hills, and Cluster Springs.

Instructions:

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Special Marine Warning issued May 13 at 10:49AM CDT until May 13 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Severe
Now
From Today 10:49 (11 minutes ago)
Until Today 12:00 (59 minutes from now)
Official warning explanations:

SMWMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

  • Special Marine Warning for, Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound, Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM, Western Choctawhatchee Bay,

  • Until noon CDT.

  • At 1048 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 14 nm northwest of Shalimar to near East Bay to near Pensacola Bay, moving east at 40 knots.

HAZARD,Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail.

SOURCE,Radar.

IMPACT,Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

  • Locations impacted include, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Highway 331 Bridge, Shalimar, Destin, Okaloosa Pier, West Choctawhatchee Bay, East Santa Rosa Sound, Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, and Fort Walton Liberty Ship Reef.

SMWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM... Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay... Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound... Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM... Western Choctawhatchee Bay... * Until noon CDT. * At 1048 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 14 nm northwest of Shalimar to near East Bay to near Pensacola Bay, moving east at 40 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Highway 331 Bridge, Shalimar, Destin, Okaloosa Pier, West Choctawhatchee Bay, East Santa Rosa Sound, Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, and Fort Walton Liberty Ship Reef.

Instructions:

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

Special Marine Warning issued May 13 at 10:45AM CDT until May 13 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe
Now
From Today 10:45 (15 minutes ago)
Until Today 13:45 (2 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:

SMWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

  • Special Marine Warning for, Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM, Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM,

  • Until 145 PM CDT.

  • At 1045 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 nm southeast of Panama City Beach to 31 nm south of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, moving east at 50 knots.

HAZARD,Wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE,Radar indicated.

IMPACT,Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots,suddenly higher waves,frequent lightning,and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.

  • Locations impacted include, Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach, Cape San Blas, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, and Santa Rosa Beach.

SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 145 PM CDT. * At 1045 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 nm southeast of Panama City Beach to 31 nm south of Okaloosa Deep Water Reef, moving east at 50 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots...suddenly higher waves...frequent lightning...and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach, Cape San Blas, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, and Santa Rosa Beach.

Instructions:

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.

Small Craft Advisory issued May 13 at 5:01AM EDT until May 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Minor
Upcoming
From Tomorrow 05:00 (17 hours from now)
Until Today 12:15 (1 hour from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Southwest winds 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

  • WHERE: Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

  • WHEN: From 5 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

  • 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...Southwest winds 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * 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.

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