Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 4:52AM EDT until October 10 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:52am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of
2 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this
morning. For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep
people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion
can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding
will continue through today.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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.
Area Description:
South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov