Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 07:59

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 21 at 10:59AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 7:59am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. Bay waters very rough. * WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from through the next few hours. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description: 
St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL