Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 07/20/2026 07:55

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 20 at 10:55AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until Tuesday evening. * 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: 
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; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL