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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 29, 202310 counties in Florida; 5 counties in Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this wind advisory at Apr 29, 2023, 2:56 AM CDT for 10 counties in Florida; 5 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Apr 29, 2023, 3:49 PM CDT. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 29, 2023, 2:56 AM CDT (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 29, 2023, 3:49 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2023, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Dixie County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Jefferson County, FL, Lafayette County, FL, Madison County, FL, Taylor County, FL, Wakulla County, FL, Walton County, FL, Berrien County, GA, Brooks County, GA, Cook County, GA, Lanier County, GA, Lowndes County, GA

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:53 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 28 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 00:00Z on 2023-04-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 860 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 54 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
860 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1408 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.2

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The text

As transmitted.

360 
WWUS72 KTAE 290756
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
356 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-291600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230430T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, 
Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, and Suwannee
356 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /256 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, Coastal 
  Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor 
  and Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible.Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
373 
WWUS72 KTAE 291059
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
659 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ108-112-114-291900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FG.Y.0028.230429T1059Z-230429T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230430T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, and Saint Joe Beach
659 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /559 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one
  quarter mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ 
  this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible.Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

ALZ065>069-FLZ007>016-026-GAZ120>123-142-143-155-156-291400-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FG.Y.0028.230429T1059Z-230429T1400Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-Calhoun-Inland Gulf-
Inland Franklin-Gadsden-Liberty-Quitman-Clay-Randolph-Early-
Miller-Seminole-Decatur-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Asbury, Beamon, 
Blackwell Field A/P, Browns Crossroads, Daleville, Dill, Ewell, 
Fort Rucker, Mabson, Ozark, Blackwood, Headland, 
Headland Municipal A/P, Abbeville, Abbeville Municipal A/P, 
Lawrenceville, Screamer, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, Fadette, 
Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Dothan, 
Ashford, Cottonwood, Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, 
Cluster Springs, De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, 
Glendale, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, 
New Hope, Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, 
Crystal Lake, Poplar Head, Chipley, Chipley Municipal Airport, 
Orange Hill, Five Points, Marianna, Simsville, 
Richter Crossroads, Browntown, Graceville, Malone, Sneads, 
Bennett, Econfina, Nixon, Youngstown, Abe Springs, Blountstown, 
Clarksville, Durham, Frink, Marysville, Scotts Ferry, 
Howard Creek, Dalkeith, Honeyville, Wewahitchka, Beverly, 
Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, Morgan Place, Littman, Quincy, 
Quincy Airport, Santa Clara, Wetumpka, Chattahoochee, 
Hardin Heights, Sweetwater, Crossroads, Georgetown, Hatcher, 
Wire Bridge, Union, Bagby State Park, Days Crossroads, 
Fort Gaines, Jones Crossing, Moores Crossroads, Pecan, 
Ricks Place, Benevolence, Coles, Cuthbert, Peterson Hill, 
Shivers Mill, Springvale, Springvale Station, Arlington, 
Commissary Hill, Cordrays Mill, Dickey, Morgan, Williamsburg, 
Edison, Douglasville, Blakely, Centerville, Cuba, Early Co A/P, 
Mayhaw, Babcock, Bellview, Boykin, Colquitt, Cooktown, 
Davis Park, Donaldsonville A/P, Donalsonville, Little Hope, 
Riverturn, Fairchild, Seminole State Park, Ausmac, Bainbridge, 
Decatur Co A/P, Hanover, Lynn, Steinham Store, 
and West Bainbridge
659 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /559 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle 
  Florida and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

FLZ115-118-127-128-134-291900-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230430T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Apalachicola, Apalachicola Airport, 
Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, High Bluff, Buckhorn, 
Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, Saint Marks, Adams Beach, 
Blue Springs, Cedar Island, Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, 
Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, Horseshoe Beach, Jena, 
Shired Island, and Suwannee
659 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, 
  Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible.Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
945 
WWUS72 KTAE 292024
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
424 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-300830-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230430T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, 
Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, and Suwannee
424 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /324 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
820 
WWUS72 KTAE 292049
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
449 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ015-018-019-027>029-034-GAZ147-148-159>161-300300-
/O.EXB.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230429T2049Z-230430T0300Z/
Inland Franklin-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Inland Wakulla-
Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-Cook-Berrien-Brooks-Lowndes-
Lanier-
Including the cities of Beverly, Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, 
Morgan Place, Alma, Capps, Casa Blanco, Dills, Drifton, Festus, 
Jarrott, Monticello, Lovett, Cherry Lake, Hanson, Hopewell, 
Madison, Pinetta, Bethel, Hilliardville, Wakulla Springs, Athena,
Boyd, Bucell Junction, Cabbage Grove, Carbur, Econfina, 
Fenholloway, Perry, Midway, Buckville, Cooks Hammock, Day, Mayo, 
Cross City, Cross City Airport, Hines, Jonesboro, Old Town, Adel,
Cook Co A/P, Greggs, Pine Valley, Barneyville, Laconte, Massee, 
Berrien Co A/P, Cottle, Nashville, Weber, Bannockburn, 
Blue Springs, Brooks Co A/P, Dixie, Empress, Nankin, Quitman, 
Grooverville, Valdosta, Valdosta Regional Airport, Courthouse, 
Lakeland, and Teeterville
449 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds as high as 30 mph, with gusts 40 to 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A couple hours of strong wind will follow
  the large convective cluster.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible.Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

FLZ115-118-127-128-134-301100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230429T2049Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Apalachicola, Apalachicola Airport, 
Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, High Bluff, Buckhorn, 
Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, Saint Marks, Adams Beach, 
Blue Springs, Cedar Island, Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, 
Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, Horseshoe Beach, Jena, 
Shired Island, and Suwannee
449 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph, 
  becoming west late this evening 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-301100-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230430T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, and Saint Joe Beach
449 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /349 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
171 
WWUS72 KTAE 292210
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
610 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ015-018-019-027-GAZ147-148-159>161-292315-
/O.CAN.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T0300Z/
Inland Franklin-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Inland Wakulla-Cook-
Berrien-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Beverly, Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, 
Morgan Place, Alma, Capps, Casa Blanco, Dills, Drifton, Festus, 
Jarrott, Monticello, Lovett, Cherry Lake, Hanson, Hopewell, 
Madison, Pinetta, Bethel, Hilliardville, Wakulla Springs, Adel, 
Cook Co A/P, Greggs, Pine Valley, Barneyville, Laconte, Massee, 
Berrien Co A/P, Cottle, Nashville, Weber, Bannockburn, 
Blue Springs, Brooks Co A/P, Dixie, Empress, Nankin, Quitman, 
Grooverville, Valdosta, Valdosta Regional Airport, Courthouse, 
Lakeland, and Teeterville
610 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

FLZ028-029-034-300300-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T0300Z/
Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-
Including the cities of Athena, Boyd, Bucell Junction, 
Cabbage Grove, Carbur, Econfina, Fenholloway, Perry, Midway, 
Buckville, Cooks Hammock, Day, Mayo, Cross City, 
Cross City Airport, Hines, Jonesboro, and Old Town
610 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds as high as 30 mph, with gusts 
  near 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Inland Big Bend of Florida.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-301015-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.230430T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, and Saint Joe Beach
610 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /510 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

FLZ115-118-127-128-134-301015-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Apalachicola, Apalachicola Airport, 
Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, High Bluff, Buckhorn, 
Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, Saint Marks, Adams Beach, 
Blue Springs, Cedar Island, Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, 
Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, Horseshoe Beach, Jena, 
Shired Island, and Suwannee
610 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
050 
WWUS72 KTAE 300618
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
218 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-301430-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, 
Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, and Suwannee
218 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 /118 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profilevehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
711 
WWUS72 KTAE 300725
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-301530-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, 
Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, and Suwannee
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 /225 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$
269 
WWUS72 KTAE 301200
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
800 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

FLZ108-112-301300-
/O.CAN.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
and Magnolia Beach
700 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

FLZ114-115-118-127-128-134-301800-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
Including the cities of Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, 
White City, Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, 
Apalachicola, Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, 
Hays Place, High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, 
Port Leon, Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, and Suwannee
800 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 /700 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, and
  Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 29, 12:24 AM CDT, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 29, 12:24 AM CDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
124 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...New AVIATION...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 855 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

A few updates have been made to the forecast tonight to better
represent the drier conditions. Observed Td's in the eastern half
of the CWA are slightly lower than what was in the forecast, so
those have been lowered. The 0Z balloon launch showed a relatively
dry sounding with a cap around 700mb, which is likely the reason
some of the storms that formed in our SE AL counties earlier
didn't hold together for too long as they progressed east.
Showers over our waters have also appeared to share the same fate,
so pops over the next eight hours have been lowered across the
area.

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Through Saturday)
Issued at 805 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

Will be watching with interest the large convective cluster that
will move off the Texas coast in a few hours. It will sweep east
across the Gulf overnight, then turn northeast across the
northeast Gulf during the late morning and early afternoon on
Saturday. CAMS guidance is in consensus that this windbag MCS
will contain severe winds as it crosses the waters early in the
afternoon and then spreads onshore and quickly inland from mid-
afternoon through early evening. For those with outdoor plans, the
day will start seemingly nice and tranquil, but be ready for the
weather to quickly go downhill in the afternoon. Be sure you can
get to shelter quickly when storms approach.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Saturday evening through Sunday night)

There will be a brief lull between late Saturday afternoon and
Saturday evening when the shortwave itself will be moving across
the region. Although this shortwave will be
deamplifying/weakening, the dynamics associated with it will be
impressive as the LLJ continues to intensify to 50+ kts. However,
the atmosphere may be worked over due to the MCS earlier in the
day, thus the thermodynamics may be shaky. Currently looking at
less than 1000 J/kg of MLCAPE, and that's at best. Should showers
and storms materialize, the expected storm type should be a line
of storms with some being discrete. Uncertainty is high with this
back-end portion, but all hazard types may be possible again.

Post-shortwave, we'll have drier air moving in throughout Sunday and
Sunday night with clear skies expected by Monday morning. High temps
aren't expected to move much over the weekend as they remain in the
upper 70s to low 80s. Overnight lows are expected to generally be in
the low 60s with low temps dipping into the mid and upper 50s Monday
morning, post-frontal.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday through Thursday)
Issued at 336 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

A lull in active weather is expected throughout the long term
portion of this forecast. An upper ridge will build over the Gulf of
Mexico with its northeastern axis positioned directly over the CWA
resulting in WNW flow through much of the period. To the north, a
large upper trough will slide from the Great Lakes off the northeast
coast as the ridge holds to its south. With the NW'erly flow
pattern, some shortwave perturbations may find their way down south
which could lead isolated storms developing closer to the weekend.
However, this week will be characterized by calm conditions with
warm temperatures and clear, sunny skies. Some clouds may form
closer to the weekend due to some mid-level moisture advecting into
the area as a result of the longwave trough to the north, though
this is about as interesting as it gets for the current long term
forecast.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 119 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

MVFR conditions are expected to begin shortly for ECP, TLH, and
VLD with less confidence at DHN and ABY. Cigs will begin lowering
in the next couple hours with IFR conditions possible at ECP and
TLH. Patchy fog is also possible at the TAF sites later tonight
into early Saturday morning. Cigs will improve back to MVFR after
sunrise at all sites A line of strong to severe storms is expected
to move through all the TAF sites from SW to NE between 16z and
00z. This could bring strong wind gusts of 40 kt or greater, hail,
and tornadoes. However, this is currently not explicitly forecast
in this TAF cycle. Additionally, once these storms pass, we'll see
MVFR cigs remain with another round of showers, possibly
thunderstorms, beginning to develop near DHN and ECP, moving
eastward toward the end of the TAF period.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 805 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

Will be taking a less traditional approach to the large cluster of
severe thunderstorms that will move northeast across our Gulf
waters on Saturday afternoon. CAMS guidance almost unanimously
shows severe convective wind gusts in excess of 50 knots, with a
cluster such as this bringing multiple hours of gale-force gusts
to a good bit of our waters. Despite being convectively driven,
the largeness and potential longevity of the convective suggests
a Gale Warning beginning late in the morning could be justified,
rather than simply waiting to issue Special Marine Warnings and
hoping boaters could race the fast-moving severe storms back to
shore. We would have likely eventually issued a Gale Warning
anyway for the strong cold front that will come through later
Saturday night. So will issue a Gale Warning to cover 15z Saturday
through 16z Sunday. It will be very rough over the Gulf waters
this weekend. Small Craft should stay in port.

From CWF synopsis...Gentle to moderate south and southwest breezes
will prevail through sunrise, but a large cluster of strong to
severe thunderstorms will race northeast across the northeast Gulf
waters from late Saturday morning through the afternoon. These
storms have potential to produce particularly strong and severe
winds, with gale-force gusts for a few hours. Then a strong cold
front will race across the waters on Saturday night, followed by
westerly gales from late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Winds
will decrease from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning, as
high pressure makes its way from the western Gulf to the eastern
Gulf, where it will remain on Wednesday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 336 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

Fair dispersions are expected tomorrow. However, another round of
showers and thunderstorms is expected tomorrow, beginning in the
late morning hours. This round of showers is expected to persist
into Saturday night/Sunday morning. There are no fire weather
concerns. High dispersions return Sunday through Monday behind this
next system.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 336 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

There are dual threats of flash flooding through Saturday night,
and minor coastal flooding through Sunday.

Freshwater... Following Thursdays rainfall, 1-hour Flash Flood
Guidance values are generally running 3 to 4 inches along and south
of I-10, and 2 to 3 inches north of there. The latest Storm-Total
QPF through Sunday is about 1.5 inches over SE Alabama to nearly 3
inches over the Suwannee Valley. Reasonable worst-case QPF values
are near 4 inches along and southeast of a TLH-VLD line. Given these
numbers and the progressive or forward-moving nature of storms late
Saturday, widespread flash flooding is unlikely. Indeed, the 12z
HREF keeps the neighborhood-weighted probability of flash flooding
at less than 20 percent for a few places in our GA and FL counties.
Nonetheless, thunderstorms late Saturday will contain intense
instantaneous rainfall rates and will still cause localized runoff
issues, especially if storms start to train over the same area or
linger over urban areas.

Saltwater...Minor coastal flooding is possible along the shores of
Apalachee Bay during high tide cycles from Saturday night into
Sunday, mainly along the coasts of Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor and
Dixie Counties. A strong cold front will blast across the northeast
Gulf late Saturday night, likely preceded by southerly near-gale
winds over the waters, and likely followed by westerly gales on
Sunday morning. The onshore push of water is likely to cause
inundation of normally dry ground near the shoreline to reach into
the 2- to 2.5-foot range, possibly even 3 feet. The most vulnerable
time for south-facing shores of Apalachee Bay will come during the
high tide cycle around 11 pm to midnight Saturday night. Further
around the Big Bend toward the Dixie County coast, the gale-force
westerlies on Sunday morning will also likely bring minor coastal
flooding during the high tides around Noon on Sunday. Current
expectations suggest a Coastal Flood Advisory will eventually be
needed.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur (while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines) by
calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee   81  63  79  57 /  90  80  20   0
Panama City   78  64  77  60 /  90  60  10   0
Dothan        80  59  76  52 /  90  70  20   0
Albany        83  61  76  53 /  80  80  20   0
Valdosta      83  63  77  55 /  90  90  30   0
Cross City    83  65  77  59 /  90  90  30   0
Apalachicola  77  65  75  61 /  90  70  10   0

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Monday morning for FLZ108-112-114-
     115.

GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...Gale Warning from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to noon EDT
     /11 AM CDT/ Sunday for GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775.

&&

NEAR TERM...Haner
SHORT TERM...Oliver
LONG TERM....Worster
AVIATION...Young
MARINE...Haner
FIRE WEATHER...Oliver
HYDROLOGY...Haner

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 28, 7:33 PM CDTGale WarningTAE41 hr
Apr 29, 2:53 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTAEDixie, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla28 hr
Apr 29, 2:53 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton49 hr
Apr 29, 5:59 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryTAEBay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes and 3 more3 hr
Apr 29, 8:55 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE65 min
Apr 29, 12:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE60 min
Apr 29, 2:59 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE100 min
Apr 29, 3:07 PM CDTCoastal Flood WarningTAEDixie16 hr
Apr 29, 3:26 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE94 min
Apr 29, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEFranklin45 min
Apr 29, 2:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELowndes32 min
Apr 29, 2:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier23 min
Apr 29, 3:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier33 min
Apr 29, 3:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.