Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 21 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. Bay waters very rough. * WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 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; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL