Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/19/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 19 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. * WHERE...Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay, Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Monday evening until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL