Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 11:36PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* 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.
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.
Beachgoers should should stay out of the water due to dangerous
surf conditions.
Area Description:
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: