Headline:
Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 5:07PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Hurricane Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 80 kt and seas
22 to 27 ft.
* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal waters from Mexico
Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line 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...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early
Saturday morning.
* 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.
Area Description:
St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach 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