ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
Extreme Heat WatchSevere · Future · Likely
28 1500Z to 29 0000Z
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM
EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday
morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS..…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
27 1500Z to 28 0000Z
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM
EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday
morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS..…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Rip Current StatementModerate · Expected · Likely
26 1600Z to 28 0900Z
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.
* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights building to 2 to 3 feet on
Sunday afternoon.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.