Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/20/2026 19:57

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 10:57PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * 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 and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm. * WHEN...Through early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 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: 
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