Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:27PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frequent wind gusts forecast around 30-35 mph
will create dangerous conditions outdoors in the vulnerable areas
amidst ongoing hurricane recovery efforts. Elsewhere, winds may
result in large tree branches downed and localized power outages.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov