Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/21/2026 02:10

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 21 at 4:10AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:10am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. Highest winds will be located over the open Gulf waters. * WHERE...Pensacola Bay System, Western Choctawhatchee Bay, Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from this afternoon through tonight. * 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL