Extreme Hurricane Warning | Effective 10/09/2026 19:58

Headline: 
Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 10:58PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Hurricane Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 9, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 75 kt and seas 21 to 26 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 from through the next few hours. * 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