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High Surf Warning 1, NWS Tallahassee, FL

August 15, 20214 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this high surf warning at Aug 15, 2021, 1:40 PM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Aug 15, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 32 hr. 31 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 15, 2021, 1:40 PM CDT (18:40 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 15, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 17, 2021, 2:32 AM CDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 16, 9:20 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 561 N Biltmore Beach, FLTYNDALL TOWER REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 56 MPH.
Aug 16, 12:25 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 4.27Alligator Point, FLMESONET STATION FW9222 ALLIGATOR POINT MEASURED 4.27 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE LAST 6 HOURS.
Aug 16, 1:22 PM CDTTROPICAL STORM2 Ne Royal Bluff, FLSPOTTER REPORTS ROOF DAMAGE 2 MILES NE OF ROYAL BLUFF.
Aug 16, 1:25 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Ne Royal Bluff, FLBALD POINT MESONET REPORTED A GUST OF 61 MPH.
Aug 16, 1:39 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Nnw Apalachicola Airp, FLASOS STATION KAAF APALACHICOLA REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 53 MPH.
Aug 16, 1:57 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 N High Bluff, FLFRANKLIN COUNTY EOC REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 64 MPH.
Aug 16, 2:13 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nnw Apalachicola Airp, FLASOS STATION KAAF APALACHICOLA REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 60 MPH.
Aug 16, 2:22 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Nnw Apalachicola Airp, FLASOS STATION KAAF APALACHICOLA REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 64 MPH.
Aug 16, 2:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 Ne West Bay, FLASOS STATION KECP PANAMA CITY REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 51 MPH.
Aug 16, 2:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Nnw Apalachicola Airp, FLASOS STATION KAAF APALACHICOLA REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 63 MPH.
Aug 16, 2:56 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 734 N High Bluff, FLFRANKLIN COUNTY EOC REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 73 MPH.
Aug 16, 3:07 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Nnw Apalachicola Airp, FLASOS STATION KAAF APALACHICOLA REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 68 MPH.
Aug 16, 3:30 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD3 Se Bennett, FLREPORTS FROM LOCAL EM THAT MOST OF NORTHERN BAY COUNTY IS BECOMING IMPASSIBLE DUE TO FLOODING.
Aug 16, 3:30 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 N Magnolia Beach, FLMESONET STATION 0239W 2.1 N MAGNOLIA BEACH (WEATHERSTEM) REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 58 MPH.
Aug 16, 3:50 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 572 N Magnolia Beach, FLMESONET STATION 0239W 2.1 N MAGNOLIA BEACH (WEATHERSTEM) REPORTS A WIND GUST OF 57 MPH.
Aug 16, 4:00 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 N Magnolia Beach, FLMESONET STATION 0239W 2.1 N MAGNOLIA BEACH (WEATHERSTEM) REPORTED A GUST OF 63 MPH.
Aug 16, 4:00 PM CDTTROPICAL STORMMillville, FL*** 1 INJ *** MEDIA REPORTS THAT ONE MAN WAS INJURED WHEN A TREE FELL ONTO HIS CAR.
Aug 16, 4:00 PM CDTTROPICAL STORMPanama City, FLSOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF SHINGLE DAMAGE TO A ROOF IN THE PANAMA CITY AREA.
Aug 16, 4:18 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 N Magnolia Beach, FLFSU PANAMA CITY CAMPUS WEATHERSTEM REPORTS A GUST OF 64 MPH.
Aug 16, 4:20 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 N Magnolia Beach, FLMESONET STATION 0239W 2.1 N MAGNOLIA BEACH (WEATHERSTEM) REPORTED A GUST OF 70 MPH.
Aug 16, 4:33 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 672 N Magnolia Beach, FLFSU PANAMA CITY REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 67 MPH.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 N Lynn Haven, FLAPARTMENT COMPLEX IN LYNN HAVEN FLORIDA FLOODED, DISPLACING SEVERAL OF THE FIRST FLOOR RESIDENTS.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 S Cedar Grove, FLSOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF FLOODING NEAR E 11TH AVE.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOODEconfina, FLPICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF BLUE SPRINGS ROAD WASHED OUT.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOODLynn Haven, FLNUMEROUS ROAD WERE FLOODED AND CLOSED IN LYNN HAVEN.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOODPanama City, FLSEVERAL ROADS WERE FLOODED AND CLOSED IN PANAMA CITY.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTTROPICAL STORM2 Nne Camp Flowers, FLA FEW TREES DOWN, RIPPED TIN OFF THE BACKSIDE OF A HOME AND TORE A FENCE DOWN OFF HIGHWAY 2301.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTTROPICAL STORM5 E Callaway, FLSOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF CHIMNEY AND ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME IN THE SANDY CREEK COMMUNITY.
Aug 16, 5:00 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 7.221 Wnw Recota Beach, FLMESONET STATION AT414 SOUTHPORT, 24 HOUR TOTAL.
Aug 16, 5:52 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 E Vicksburg, FLREPORT OF FLOODING BLOCKING ROADS AND STALLED CARS NEAR SOUTHPORT.
Aug 16, 5:57 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 7.021 Ese Tyndall Afb, FLAWOS STATION KPAM TYNDALL AFB, 24 HOUR TOTAL.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 116 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-08-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 261 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-08-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 36 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
261 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-95 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1083 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

921 
WHUS42 KTAE 151840
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
240 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

FLZ108-112-160245-
/O.UPG.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.W.0001.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
140 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 1-3 feet of
  inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM
  CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. At Panama City Beach, high tide is
  at 2:26AM CDT Monday and 3:32 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-160245-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
240 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /140 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM
CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected of 1-3 feet of 
  inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
  evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1
  PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ134-160245-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
240 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected of 1-3 feet of 
  inundation.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. At 
  Steinhatchee, high tide is at 7:57 AM EDT and 10:10 PM EDT 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ115-160245-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
240 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of to 
  5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
600 
WHUS42 KTAE 152151
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
551 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

FLZ134-152300-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
551 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The coastal flood advisory for Dixie County has been replaced with
a Storm Surge Warning.

$$

FLZ108-112-160600-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
451 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 1-
  3 feet of inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. At Panama City Beach, high tide 
  is at 2:26AM CDT Monday and 3:32 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-160600-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
551 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /451 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected of 1-3 feet of 
  inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM 
  EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-160600-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
551 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of to 
  5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
741 
WHUS42 KTAE 160311
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1111 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

FLZ108-112-161515-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
1011 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 1-
   3 feet of inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. At Panama City Beach, high tide 
  is at 2:26AM CDT Monday and 3:32 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-161515-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
1111 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021 /1011 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected of 1-3 feet of 
  inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM 
  EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-161515-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1111 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of to 
  5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
263 
WHUS42 KTAE 160920
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
520 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

FLZ114-161730-
/O.UPG.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
520 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021 /420 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021/

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves of 8 to 
  10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected of 1-3 feet of 
  inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-161730-
/O.UPG.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
520 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves of 7 to
  10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-161730-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
420 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 1-
   3 feet of inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. At Panama City Beach, high tide 
  is at 2:26AM CDT Monday and 3:32 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
513 
WHUS42 KTAE 161515
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1115 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

FLZ108-112-114-162315-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1115 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021 /1015 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021/

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 1-
   3 feet of inundation. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. At Panama City Beach, high tide 
  is at 2:26AM CDT Monday and 3:32 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-162315-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1115 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves of 7 to 
  10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
010 
WHUS42 KTAE 170732
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
332 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

FLZ108-112-114-180000-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.210817T0732Z-210817T1300Z/
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
332 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021 /232 AM CDT Tue Aug 17 2021/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-180000-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.210817T0732Z-210817T1300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0075.000000T0000Z-210819T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
332 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 14, 7:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELeon33 min
Aug 14, 8:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEGadsden53 min
Aug 15, 1:12 AM CDTRip Current StatementTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton4 days
Aug 15, 1:12 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton27 hr
Aug 15, 3:21 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchTAEBay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes and 5 more46 hr
Aug 15, 4:09 AM CDTTropical Storm WatchTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Walton, Washington12 hr
Aug 15, 4:13 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE30 hr
Aug 15, 10:11 AM CDTStorm Surge WarningTAEDixie, Franklin, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla36 hr
Aug 15, 10:11 AM CDTTropical Storm WarningTAEBay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes and 7 more42 hr
Aug 15, 10:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEFranklin33 min
Aug 15, 11:03 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay, Dixie, Gulf, Walton39 hr
Aug 15, 12:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBay36 min
Aug 15, 1:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton48 min
Aug 15, 2:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes, Walton48 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.