Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Minor

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, minor coastal flooding. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents. * where...Coastal franklin county. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until noon edt tuesday. for the high rip current risk, through late wednesday night. * impacts...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and roads. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * additional details...Water will be highest around the time of high tide, with the next high tide around 730 am edt tuesday.

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Minor

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Minor coastal flooding. * where...Coastal jefferson, coastal wakulla, coastal taylor and coastal dixie counties. * when...Until noon edt tuesday. * impacts...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and roads. * additional details...Water will be highest around the time of high time, with the next high tide around 730 am edt tuesday.

Event: High Surf Advisory

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Minor

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, minor coastal flooding. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. * where...South walton, coastal bay and coastal gulf counties. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 2 pm edt /1 pm cdt/ wednesday. for the high rip current risk, through late wednesday night. for the high surf advisory, from 8 am edt /7 am cdt/ tuesday to 5 am edt /4 am cdt/ thursday. * impacts...With minor coastal flooding expected, water around the time of high tide will flood low-lying parks and roads along the immediate coast. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * additional details...Water will be highest along the coast around the time of high tide. the next high tide is around 2 am cdt tuesday, with another high tide on wednesday at 3 am cdt.

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Minor

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, minor coastal flooding. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. * where...South walton, coastal bay and coastal gulf counties. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 2 pm edt /1 pm cdt/ wednesday. for the high rip current risk, through late wednesday night. for the high surf advisory, from 8 am edt /7 am cdt/ tuesday to 5 am edt /4 am cdt/ thursday. * impacts...With minor coastal flooding expected, water around the time of high tide will flood low-lying parks and roads along the immediate coast. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * additional details...Water will be highest along the coast around the time of high tide. the next high tide is around 2 am cdt tuesday, with another high tide on wednesday at 3 am cdt.

Event: Rip Current Statement

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, minor coastal flooding. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents. * where...Coastal franklin county. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until noon edt tuesday. for the high rip current risk, through late wednesday night. * impacts...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and roads. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * additional details...Water will be highest around the time of high tide, with the next high tide around 730 am edt tuesday.

Event: Rip Current Statement

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, minor coastal flooding. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. * where...South walton, coastal bay and coastal gulf counties. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 2 pm edt /1 pm cdt/ wednesday. for the high rip current risk, through late wednesday night. for the high surf advisory, from 8 am edt /7 am cdt/ tuesday to 5 am edt /4 am cdt/ thursday. * impacts...With minor coastal flooding expected, water around the time of high tide will flood low-lying parks and roads along the immediate coast. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * additional details...Water will be highest along the coast around the time of high tide. the next high tide is around 2 am cdt tuesday, with another high tide on wednesday at 3 am cdt.

Event: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: Hlsmob this product covers portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi. **tropical storm warnings now in effect for coastal portions of mobile and baldwin counties** new information --------------- * changes to watches and warnings: - the tropical storm watch has been upgraded to a tropical storm warning for baldwin central, baldwin coastal, mobile central, and mobile coastal * current watches and warnings: - a tropical storm warning and storm surge watch are in effect for baldwin coastal and mobile coastal - a tropical storm warning is in effect for baldwin central and mobile central - a tropical storm watch is in effect for escambia coastal, okaloosa coastal, and santa rosa coastal * storm information: - about 220 miles southeast of mobile al or about 180 miles south-southeast of pensacola fl - 28.2n 85.9w - storm intensity 40 mph - movement stationary situation overview ------------------ at 10 pm cdt, the center of tropical storm bertha was located about 220 miles southeast of mobile, alabama. bertha continues to meander and is nearly stationary this evening. a slow west-northwest or west motion is expected over the next few days. bertha is forecast to move across the northern gulf and into the offshore waters of alabama and northwest florida by late tuesday afternoon through wednesday morning before sliding further west of the region. maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph with some additional strengthening possible over the next 24 hours. primary impacts from bertha remain focused near the coastline and over the gulf waters. a tropical storm warning is now in effect for the southern and central portions of mobile and baldwin counties in alabama with a tropical storm watch further east across coastal portions of northwest florida. a storm surge watch remains in effect for the alabama coast for inundation of 2 to 4 feet during periods of high tide wednesday and thursday mornings. storm surge inundation of 1 to 2 feet are possible along the coastline in northwest florida. while there remains uncertainty in the exact track and intensity of bertha, dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. a high risk of deadly rip currents is in effect through much of the week. a high surf warning remains in effect tuesday afternoon into the evening due to surf building to around 10 feet. tropical storm force winds will be possible primarily along the immediate coastline from tuesday into wednesday. while the bulk of the heavy rain is expected to remain over the gulf, heavy rainfall is possible in any outer rainbands that move ashore. potential impacts ----------------- * other coastal hazards: dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. a high risk of deadly rip currents continues through much of the week. surf builds to around 10 feet starting tuesday afternoon and evening through wednesday night. * surge: protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal alabama. potential impacts in this area include: - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. strong and numerous rip currents. - moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. elsewhere across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi., little to no impact is anticipated. * wind: protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal areas in alabama and northwest florida. potential impacts in this area include: - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. elsewhere across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi., little to no impact is anticipated. * flooding rain: protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi.. potential impacts include: - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornadoes: little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi. precautionary/preparedness actions ---------------------------------- * evacuations: follow the advice of local officials. * other preparedness information: now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. if you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. listen for these locations in local news updates. pay attention for instructions from local authorities. when making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. closely monitor weather.Gov, noaa weather radio and local news outlets for official storm information. listen for possible changes to the forecast. * additional sources of information: - for the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...Please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - coastal alabama: - baldwin county: 251-972-6807 or www.Baldwincountyal.Gov/departments/ema - mobile county: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.Gov - northwest florida: - escambia county: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.Com/beready - santa rosa county: 850-983-5360 www.Santarosa.Fl.Gov/emergency - okaloosa county: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.Com/emergency-management - for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov - for additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.Org next update ----------- the next local statement will be issued by the national weather service in mobile al around 4 am cdt, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Event: Wind Advisory

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * where...Coastal franklin, coastal wakulla, and coastal gulf counties. * when...From 5 am edt /4 am cdt/ to 8 pm edt /7 pm cdt/ tuesday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Event: Tropical Storm Watch

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Future

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Wheather Alert Summary: * locations affected - bagdad - gulf breeze - navarre * wind - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind - peak wind forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - prepare: efforts to protect property should now be underway. prepare for limited wind damage. - act: act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. - potential impacts: limited - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. * storm surge - latest local forecast: localized storm surge possible - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - window of concern: begins wednesday morning - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - prepare: complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. - act: leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. - potential impacts: limited - localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - moderate beach erosion. heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. strong rip currents. - minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. a few small craft broken away from moorings. * flooding rain - latest local forecast: - peak rainfall amounts: additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for localized flooding rain - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - prepare: consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - act: heed any flood watches and warnings. - potential impacts: limited - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornado - latest local forecast: - situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: tornadoes not expected - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: tornadoes are not expected. showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - prepare: little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - act: listen for changes in the forecast. - potential impacts: little to none - little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * for more information: - for evacuation and shelter information, please refer to: - santa rosa county ema: 850-983-5360 www.Santarosa.Fl.Gov/emergency - for storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts: - nws mobile: www.Weather.Gov/mob

Event: Tropical Storm Watch

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Future

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Wheather Alert Summary: * locations affected - destin - eglin afb - fort walton beach * wind - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind - peak wind forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: wind less than 39 mph - the wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - plan: the sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. conditions may still be gusty. - prepare: listen for any instructions from local officials. - act: ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. - realized impacts: being assessed - little to no additional wind impacts expected. community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * storm surge - latest local forecast: localized storm surge possible - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - window of concern: begins wednesday morning - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - prepare: complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. - act: leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. - potential impacts: limited - localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - moderate beach erosion. heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. strong rip currents. - minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. a few small craft broken away from moorings. * flooding rain - latest local forecast: - peak rainfall amounts: additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for localized flooding rain - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - prepare: consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - act: heed any flood watches and warnings. - potential impacts: limited - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornado - latest local forecast: - situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: tornadoes not expected - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: tornadoes are not expected. showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - prepare: little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - act: listen for changes in the forecast. - potential impacts: little to none - little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * for more information: - for evacuation and shelter information, please refer to: - okaloosa county ema: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.Com/emergency-management - for storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts: - nws mobile: www.Weather.Gov/mob

Event: Tropical Storm Watch

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Future

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Wheather Alert Summary: * locations affected - pensacola - pensacola beach - perdido bay * wind - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind - peak wind forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - prepare: efforts to protect property should now be underway. prepare for limited wind damage. - act: act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. - potential impacts: limited - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. * storm surge - latest local forecast: localized storm surge possible - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - window of concern: begins wednesday morning - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - prepare: complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. - act: leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. - potential impacts: limited - localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - moderate beach erosion. heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. strong rip currents. - minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. a few small craft broken away from moorings. * flooding rain - latest local forecast: - peak rainfall amounts: additional around 1 inch - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for localized flooding rain - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - prepare: consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - act: heed any flood watches and warnings. - potential impacts: limited - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornado - latest local forecast: - situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: tornadoes not expected - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: tornadoes are not expected. showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - prepare: little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - act: listen for changes in the forecast. - potential impacts: little to none - little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * for more information: - for evacuation and shelter information, please refer to: - escambia county ema: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.Com/beready - for storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts: - nws mobile: www.Weather.Gov/mob

Event: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: Hlstae this product covers eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia **tropical storm watches cancelled for coastal franklin and gulf counties** new information --------------- * changes to watches and warnings: - the tropical storm watch has been cancelled for coastal franklin and coastal gulf * current watches and warnings: - a tropical storm watch is in effect for coastal bay and south walton * storm information: - about 140 miles south of panama city or about 120 miles south-southwest of apalachicola - 28.2n 85.9w - storm intensity 40 mph - movement stationary situation overview ------------------ ...The core of tropical storm bertha to remain offshore on tuesday before slowly moving away from the region starting tuesday night... at 10 pm cdt, the center of tropical storm bertha was located 140 miles south of panama city. maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph. bertha has been meandering and is nearly stationary. a slow west- northwestward or westward motion is expected to begin on tuesday. on the forecast track, the core of tropical storm bertha is expected to remain offshore of the eastern panhandle. peripheral impacts are expected in coastal communities, including dangerous beach conditions from rip currents and very rough surf, minor coastal flooding, dangerous marine conditions from large waves and strong winds, and gusty winds in squalls. locally heavy rainfall is expected along and south of i-10 in florida, posing the risk of isolated flash flooding. rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated spots near 6 inches, are possible over the next couple of days, especially along and south of i-10. storm surge along the coast of apalachee bay will bring 1 to 3 feet of inundation over normally dry ground near the shoreline at times of high tide on tuesday. west of indian pass, including the coasts of gulf, bay, and walton counties, storm surge inundation of 1 to 2 feet is expected over normally dry ground near the shoreline at times of high tide through wednesday morning. potential impacts ----------------- * wind: prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the coastal florida panhandle. potential impacts in this area include: - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * surge: prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the florida panhandle and big bend coasts. potential impacts in this area include: - localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - moderate beach erosion. heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. strong rip currents. - minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. a few small craft broken away from moorings. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * flooding rain: prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia. potential impacts include: - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. precautionary/preparedness actions ---------------------------------- * evacuations: follow the advice of local officials * other preparedness information: now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. when making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, and storm surge extend well away from the center of the storm. if you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. if staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. closely monitor weather.Gov, noaa weather radio and local news outlets for official storm information. listen for possible changes to the forecast. * additional sources of information: - for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov - for additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.Org next update ----------- the next local statement will be issued by the national weather service in tallahassee fl around 4 am cdt, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Event: Tropical Storm Watch

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Future

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Wheather Alert Summary: * locations affected - panama city - panama city beach - mexico beach - lynn haven - bayou george * wind - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind - peak wind forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - prepare: efforts to protect property should now be underway. prepare for limited wind damage. - act: act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. - potential impacts: limited - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. * storm surge - latest local forecast: localized storm surge possible - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - window of concern: through thursday morning - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - prepare: all flood preparations should be complete. expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. - act: stay away from storm surge prone areas. continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - potential impacts: unfolding - potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding. * flooding rain - latest local forecast: - peak rainfall amounts: additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for localized flooding rain - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - prepare: consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - act: heed any flood watches and warnings. - potential impacts: limited - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornado - latest local forecast: - situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for a few tornadoes - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. - prepare: if your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - act: if a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - potential impacts: limited - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - a few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * for more information: - local weather conditions and forecasts: nws tallahassee - https://www.Weather.Gov/tallahassee - information from the florida division of emergency management - https://www.Floridadisaster.Org - information from bay county emergency management - http://www.Baycountyfl.Gov/emergencymanagement

Event: Tropical Storm Watch

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Future

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Wheather Alert Summary: * locations affected - santa rosa beach - sandestin - freeport * wind - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind - peak wind forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - the wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - prepare: efforts to protect property should now be underway. prepare for limited wind damage. - act: act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. - potential impacts: limited - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. * storm surge - latest local forecast: localized storm surge possible - peak storm surge inundation: the potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - window of concern: through thursday morning - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - prepare: all flood preparations should be complete. expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. - act: stay away from storm surge prone areas. continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - potential impacts: unfolding - potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding. * flooding rain - latest local forecast: - peak rainfall amounts: additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for localized flooding rain - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - prepare: consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - act: heed any flood watches and warnings. - potential impacts: limited - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornado - latest local forecast: - situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: tornadoes not expected - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - plan: tornadoes are not expected. showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - prepare: little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - act: listen for changes in the forecast. - potential impacts: little to none - little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * for more information: - local weather conditions and forecasts: nws tallahassee - https://www.Weather.Gov/tallahassee - information from the florida division of emergency management - https://www.Floridadisaster.Org - information from walton county emergency management - https://www.Co.Walton.Fl.Us/1063/emergency-management

Event: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: Hlsmob this product covers portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi. **noaa hurricane hunters find that the depression has strengthened into tropical storm bertha** new information --------------- * changes to watches and warnings: - none * current watches and warnings: - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for baldwin coastal and mobile coastal - a tropical storm watch is in effect for baldwin central, escambia coastal, mobile central, okaloosa coastal, and santa rosa coastal * storm information: - about 190 miles southeast of mobile al or about 150 miles south-southeast of pensacola fl - 28.6n 86.0w - storm intensity 40 mph - movement west-northwest or 300 degrees at 3 mph situation overview ------------------ the depression has strengthened and become tropical storm bertha. bertha is located about 110 miles south of panama city florida and is moving slowly to the west-northwest. bertha is forecast to move across the offshore waters of alabama and the western florida panhandle tuesday afternoon into early wednesday morning before continuing off to the west. impacts associated with bertha are still likely to remain focused close to the immediate coast and offshore. a storm surge watch is in effect for the alabama coast for potential inundation of 2 to 4 feet during periods of high tide wednesday and thursday mornings. storm surge values of 1 to 2 feet are possible along the coast of the western florida panhandle. while there are still uncertainties in the ultimate track and intensity of bertha, dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. a high risk of deadly rip currents is in effect from tonight through much of the week. a high surf warning comes into effect tuesday afternoon into the evening hours for beach areas due to surf heights building to around 10 feet. tropical storm force winds will be possible primarily along the immediate coast from tuesday into wednesday. while most of the heavy rain is forecast to remain offshore, locally heavy rainfall is possible in any outer bands that move ashore. potential impacts ----------------- * other coastal hazards: dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. a high risk of deadly rip currents is forecast beginning tonight, persisting through much of the week. a high surf warning comes into effect from tuesday afternoon into the evening hours and runs through wednesday night due to surf heights building to around 10 feet. * surge: prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal alabama. potential impacts in this area include: - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. strong and numerous rip currents. - moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. limited impacts are possible along the coast of the western florida panhandle. * wind: prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across immediate coastal areas of alabama and the western florida panhandle. potential impacts in this area include: - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. elsewhere across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi, little to no impact is anticipated. * flooding rain: prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts mainly across extreme southeast mississippi...Extreme southwest alabama...And northwest florida. potential impacts include: - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornadoes: little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi.. precautionary/preparedness actions ---------------------------------- * evacuations: follow the advice of local officials. * other preparedness information: now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. when making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. if you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. if staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. closely monitor weather.Gov, noaa weather radio and local news outlets for official storm information. listen for possible changes to the forecast. * additional sources of information: - for the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...Please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - coastal alabama: - baldwin county: 251-972-6807 or www.Baldwincountyal.Gov/departments/ema - mobile county: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.Gov - northwest florida: - escambia county: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.Com/beready - santa rosa county: 850-983-5360 www.Santarosa.Fl.Gov/emergency - okaloosa county: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.Com/emergency-management - for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov - for additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.Org next update ----------- the next local statement will be issued by the national weather service in mobile al around 10 pm cdt, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Event: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: Hlstae this product covers eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia **tropical depression two strengthens to tropical storm bertha** new information --------------- * changes to watches and warnings: - none * current watches and warnings: - a tropical storm watch is in effect for coastal bay, coastal franklin, coastal gulf, and south walton * storm information: - about 110 miles south of panama city or about 100 miles southwest of apalachicola - 28.6n 86.0w - storm intensity 40 mph - movement west-northwest or 300 degrees at 3 mph situation overview ------------------ ...Tropical depression two has strengthened to tropical storm bertha... at 7 pm cdt, the center of tropical storm bertha was located 110 miles south of panama city. the center of bertha has been drifting erratically near 3 mph. maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph, prompting the upgrade to tropical storm bertha. bertha will move very slowly northwestward through tuesday before turning more westward and away from the area tuesday night into wednesday. at this time, the center of tropical storm bertha is expected to remain well offshore of the big bend and eastern panhandle coasts. the primary impacts to the local area will be dangerous beach conditions from rip currents and very rough surf, dangerous marine conditions from large waves and strong winds, gusty winds in squalls across coastal areas, and locally heavy rainfall, mainly for areas along and south of i-10 in florida. a brief, weak tornado or two cannot be ruled out along the florida big bend coast. rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated spots near 6 inches, are possible over the next couple of days, especially along and south of i-10. a storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above ground level will be possible at times of high tide along the coast of apalachee bay to indian pass and 1 to 2 feet for areas west of indian pass. potential impacts ----------------- * wind: prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the coastal florida panhandle. potential impacts in this area include: - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * flooding rain: prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia. potential impacts include: - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * surge: prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the florida panhandle and big bend coasts. potential impacts in this area include: - localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - moderate beach erosion. heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. strong rip currents. - minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. a few small craft broken away from moorings. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * tornadoes: prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the coastal florida big bend. potential impacts include: - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - a few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. precautionary/preparedness actions ---------------------------------- * evacuations: follow the advice of local officials * other preparedness information: now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. when making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. if you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. if staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. closely monitor weather.Gov, noaa weather radio and local news outlets for official storm information. listen for possible changes to the forecast. * additional sources of information: - for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov - for additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.Org next update ----------- the next local statement will be issued by the national weather service in tallahassee fl around 10 pm cdt, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Event: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: Hlsmob this product covers portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi. **tropical depression continues drifting erratically northwestward** new information --------------- * changes to watches and warnings: - none * current watches and warnings: - a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect for baldwin coastal and mobile coastal - a tropical storm watch is in effect for baldwin central, escambia coastal, mobile central, okaloosa coastal, and santa rosa coastal * storm information: - about 190 miles southeast of mobile al or about 150 miles southeast of pensacola fl - 28.7n 85.8w - storm intensity 35 mph - movement northwest or 305 degrees at 3 mph situation overview ------------------ tropical depression two has been drifting slowly northwestward and is currently located about 105 miles south of panama city florida. the system is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm this evening, then move across the offshore waters of alabama and the western florida panhandle tuesday afternoon into early wednesday morning before continuing off to the west. impacts associated with this system are still likely to remain focused close to the immediate coast and offshore. a storm surge watch is in effect for the alabama coast for potential inundation of 2 to 4 feet during periods of high tide wednesday and thursday mornings. storm surge values of 1 to 2 feet are possible along the coast of the western florida panhandle. while there are still uncertainties in the ultimate track and intensity of this system, dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. a high risk of deadly rip currents is in effect from tonight through much of the week. a high surf warning comes into effect tuesday afternoon into the evening hours for beach areas due to surf heights building to around 10 feet. tropical storm force winds will be possible primarily along the immediate coast from tuesday into wednesday. while most of the heavy rain is forecast to remain offshore, locally heavy rainfall is possible in any outer bands that move ashore. potential impacts ----------------- * other coastal hazards: dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. a high risk of deadly rip currents is forecast beginning tonight, persisting through much of the week. a high surf warning comes into effect from tuesday afternoon into the evening hours and runs through wednesday night due to surf heights building to around 10 feet. * surge: prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal alabama. potential impacts in this area include: - areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. strong and numerous rip currents. - moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. limited impacts are possible along the coast of the western florida panhandle. * wind: prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across immediate coastal areas of alabama and the western florida panhandle. potential impacts in this area include: - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. elsewhere across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi, little to no impact is anticipated. * flooding rain: prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts mainly across extreme southeast mississippi...Extreme southwest alabama...And northwest florida. potential impacts include: - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * tornadoes: little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across portions of southwest alabama...Northwest florida...South central alabama...And inland southeast mississippi. precautionary/preparedness actions ---------------------------------- * evacuations: follow the advice of local officials. * other preparedness information: now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. when making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. if you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. if staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. closely monitor weather.Gov, noaa weather radio and local news outlets for official storm information. listen for possible changes to the forecast. * additional sources of information: - for the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...Please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - coastal alabama: - baldwin county: 251-972-6807 or www.Baldwincountyal.Gov/departments/ema - mobile county: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.Gov - northwest florida: - escambia county: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.Com/beready - santa rosa county: 850-983-5360 www.Santarosa.Fl.Gov/emergency - okaloosa county: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.Com/emergency-management - for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov - for additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.Org next update ----------- the next local statement will be issued by the national weather service in mobile al around 10 pm cdt, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Event: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: Hlstae this product covers eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia **depression continues drifting erratically northwestward** new information --------------- * changes to watches and warnings: - none * current watches and warnings: - a tropical storm watch is in effect for coastal bay, coastal franklin, coastal gulf, and south walton * storm information: - about 105 miles south of panama city or about 73 miles southwest of apalachicola - 28.7n 85.8w - storm intensity 35 mph - movement northwest or 305 degrees at 3 mph situation overview ------------------ ...Tropical depression two still drifting over the northeastern gulf... at 5 pm edt, tropical depression two was located 73 miles southwest of apalachicola and moving northwest at 3 mph. tropical depression two is expected to become a tropical storm later this evening or tonight and move very slowly northwestward through tuesday before turning more westward away from the area tuesday night into wednesday. at this time, the center of tropical depression two is expected to remain well offshore the florida coast. the primary impacts to the local area will be dangerous beach conditions from rip currents and very rough surf, dangerous marine conditions from large waves and strong winds, gusty winds in squalls across coastal areas, and locally heavy rainfall, mainly for areas along and south of i-10 in florida. a brief, weak tornado or two cannot be ruled out along the florida big bend coast. rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated spots near 6 inches, are possible over the next couple of days, especially along and south of i-10. a storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above ground level will be possible at times of high tide along the coast of apalachee bay to indian pass and 1 to 2 feet for areas west of indian pass. potential impacts ----------------- * wind: prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the coastal florida panhandle. potential impacts in this area include: - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - many large tree limbs broken off. a few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. some fences and roadway signs blown over. - a few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - scattered power and communications outages. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * flooding rain: prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia. potential impacts include: - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. a few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. some brief road and bridge closures. * surge: prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the florida panhandle and big bend coasts. potential impacts in this area include: - localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - moderate beach erosion. heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. strong rip currents. - minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. a few small craft broken away from moorings. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * tornadoes: prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the coastal florida big bend. potential impacts include: - the occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - a few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. elsewhere across eastern florida panhandle, florida big bend, southeastern alabama and southwestern georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. precautionary/preparedness actions ---------------------------------- * evacuations: follow the advice of local officials * other preparedness information: now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. when making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. if you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. if staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. closely monitor weather.Gov, noaa weather radio and local news outlets for official storm information. listen for possible changes to the forecast. * additional sources of information: - for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov - for additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.Org next update ----------- the next local statement will be issued by the national weather service in tallahassee fl around 11 pm edt, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Event: High Surf Warning

Message Type: Alert

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents expected. for the high surf warning, dangerously large breaking waves up to around 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * where...Escambia coastal, santa rosa coastal and okaloosa coastal counties. * when...For the high rip current risk, from 7 pm cdt this evening through late thursday night. for the high surf warning, from 1 pm tuesday to 6 am cdt thursday. * impacts...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.

Event: Rip Current Statement

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents expected. for the high surf warning, dangerously large breaking waves up to around 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * where...Escambia coastal, santa rosa coastal and okaloosa coastal counties. * when...For the high rip current risk, from 7 pm cdt this evening through late thursday night. for the high surf warning, from 1 pm tuesday to 6 am cdt thursday. * impacts...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.

Event: Rip Current Statement

Message Type: Update

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents. * where...Pinellas, coastal hillsborough, coastal manatee, coastal sarasota, coastal charlotte and coastal lee counties. * when...Through 8 pm tuesday. * impacts...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.