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Gale Warning 4, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 21, 2026

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this gale warning at Feb 21, 2026, 12:53 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2026, 12:53 AM EST (05:53 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

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495 
WHUS72 KTAE 210553
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1253 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

GMZ751-752-211615-
/O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
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-
1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Gale Warning, 
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton 
  County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach 
  to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility
  will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ770-772-211615-
/O.UPG.KTAE.GL.A.0002.260222T0900Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-211615-
/O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1253 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 
  AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to
  33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce
  hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and
  dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ735-211615-
/O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
St. Andrews Bay Waterways-
1153 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to
  33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce
  hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and
  dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
845 
WHUS72 KTAE 211540
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1040 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

GMZ751-752-770-772-212345-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
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-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
940 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal 
  waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 
  20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-212345-
/O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0011.260221T1540Z-260221T1700Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1040 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 Nautical Mile or less. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon EST today. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation 
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ735-212345-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
St. Andrews Bay Waterways-
940 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
540 
WHUS72 KTAE 220057
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
757 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

GMZ751-752-220900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.260222T0057Z-260222T0800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
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-
657 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, north winds 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton 
  County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach 
  to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility
  will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ770-772-220900-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
657 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-220900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.260222T0057Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
757 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to
  8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to
  33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce
  hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and
  dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ735-220900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.260222T0057Z-260222T0800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
St. Andrews Bay Waterways-
657 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to
  33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce
  hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions
  may result in poor vessel handling and steering response,
  broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on
  slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and
  dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
425 
WHUS72 KTAE 220607
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

GMZ735-221530-
/O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260222T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T0900Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T1000Z-260222T2300Z/
St. Andrews Bay Waterways-
1207 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, north winds 
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM early this morning to 
  5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ751-752-221530-
/O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260222T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
1207 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton 
  County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach 
  to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ770-772-221530-
/O.EXT.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T0900Z-260223T1800Z/
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1207 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-221530-
/O.CON.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM early this 
  morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation 
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
450 
WHUS72 KTAE 220958
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
458 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

GMZ730-755-765-775-221530-
/O.CAN.KTAE.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.260222T1000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
458 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors. Low visibility will make navigation 
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ735-221530-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.260222T1000Z-260222T2300Z/
St. Andrews Bay Waterways-
358 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ751-752-770-772-221530-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
358 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton 
  County Line FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach 
  to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
196 
WHUS72 KTAE 221617
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1117 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

GMZ735-222300-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260222T2300Z/
St. Andrews Bay Waterways-
1017 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ751-752-770-772-230000-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1017 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal 
  waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 
  20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-230000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1117 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
364 
WHUS72 KTAE 230039
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
739 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

GMZ751-752-770-772-231100-
/O.CON.KTAE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
639 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal 
  waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 
  20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-231100-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
739 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
255 
WHUS72 KTAE 230605
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
105 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

GMZ751-752-770-772-231500-
/O.EXT.KTAE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T1500Z/
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-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1205 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal 
  waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 
  20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-231500-
/O.CON.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0600Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
105 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
378 
WHUS72 KTAE 231502
MWWTAE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1002 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

GMZ751-752-770-772-232315-
/O.EXP.KTAE.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0800Z/
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-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
902 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County 
  line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal 
  waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 
  20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ730-755-765-775-232315-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260224T0800Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1002 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to 
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From 
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters 
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to 
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous 
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering 
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and 
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, 
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Feb 20, 9:10 PM EST, 3 hours 43 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Issued at 907 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026
  • Patchy to dense fog is expected during the overnight hours, mainly the over the coastal waters and coastal communities.
  • There is a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) Risk of severe weather Saturday mainly north of I-10 into portions of Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. Isolated damaging wind gusts are the primary threat.
  • Marine and beach hazards include a Gale Watch on Sunday, with the expectation of an expansion into Monday, and a high rip current risk through Saturday and Sunday at the Gulf beaches.
  • Well above average temperatures through Saturday followed by well below average temperatures Sunday through Tuesday. There is a low to medium (30 to 50 percent) chance of tying or exceeding daily record highs Saturday away from the Gulf coast. The chance of meeting cold weather advisory criteria is low (30 percent) Monday morning and medium (50 percent) Tuesday morning away from Gulf Coast.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 9:10 PM EST, 3 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
910 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

...New UPDATE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 907 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

- Patchy to dense fog is expected during the overnight hours,
  mainly the over the coastal waters and coastal communities.

- There is a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) Risk of severe weather
  Saturday mainly north of I-10 into portions of Southeast Alabama
  and Southwest Georgia. Isolated damaging wind gusts are the
  primary threat.

- Marine and beach hazards include a Gale Watch on Sunday, with
  the expectation of an expansion into Monday, and a high rip
  current risk through Saturday and Sunday at the Gulf beaches.

- Well above average temperatures through Saturday followed by
  well below average temperatures Sunday through Tuesday. There is
  a low to medium (30 to 50 percent) chance of tying or exceeding
  daily record highs Saturday away from the Gulf coast. The
  chance of meeting cold weather advisory criteria is low (30
  percent) Monday morning and medium (50 percent) Tuesday morning
  away from Gulf Coast.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 907 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

No updates made to the forecast this evening. Patchy to areas of
fog are still possible overnight, mostly across the immediate
coastline and across our Apalachee Bay Waters where sea-surface
temperatures are coldest.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This Evening through Saturday night)
Issued at 314 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

Scattered showers are expected to continue through this evening.
Fog, at times dense, and low stratus will be possible again tonight
as high pressure over the western Atlantic continues to pump warm
moist air across the region. As it passes over the cooler shelf
waters of the NE Gulf fog forms, first over our marine areas then
advecting inland throughout the overnight hours.

Tomorrow, a shortwave moves across the eastern US pushing a cold
front through the region. The best moisture return across our area
will be through SE Alabama, the FL Panhandle and SW Georgia where an
axis of PWAT around 1.50-1.75 inches will be present Saturday
afternoon. A low level wind field around 20-30 kts will also be
present. This is expected to lead to scattered to widespread showers
and storms. However, hodographs remain mostly unidirectional,
leading to concerns centering more around a wind and low-end hail
threat. The SPC has outlined this aforementioned area within a
marginal risk for severe weather (level 1 of 5). The front is
expected to be out of the region by Sunday morning.

Expect one more warm day with overnight lows in the 60s with daytime
highs generally in the upper 70s to low 80s.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through next Thursday)
Issued at 314 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

Post-frontal, we'll see cool to cold dry air sweep across the region
through midweek, beginning to warm back up on Thursday. Fairly dry
and benign conditions are expected to persist until Thursday when
our next potential cold front looks to approach the region from the
west.

Behind Saturday into Sunday's cold front we'll see a quick cold snap
dip our overnight lows into the 30s Sunday night and Tuesday night
with our chilliest night being Monday night, with temps dipping into
the mid to upper 20s. Limiting exposure these mornings with adequate
shelter will be important to preventing hypothermia. Similarly,
daytime highs dip into the 50s Monday and Tuesday before warming
back up into the 60s and 70s Wednesday and Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 907 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

Fog will become a concern again tonight into tomorrow morning for
our southern terminals (ECP, TLH, & VLD). IFR to LIFR vsbys are
possible along with low cigs through the mid-morning hours
Saturday. During the day, scattered showers will be passing
through the region as the fog gradually lifts. Cigs will mainly
remain in IFR, improving to MVFR by the end of this TAF period.
Breezy and gusty southwesterly flow expected at TAF sites with
occasional 20 to 25 knot gusts forecast.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 314 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

Southerly flow across the waters through Saturday with seas of 3 to
4 feet just offshore. Areas of sea fog during the overnight into the
morning hours may be dense, especially over the cooler shelf waters
of Apalachee Bay. Any sea fog disperses with a strong cold frontal
passage Saturday night into Sunday morning. A Gale Watch is
currently in effect for early Sunday morning through Sunday evening
for frequent wind gusts over 34 knots. Conditions may warrant
extending the Gale Watch into Monday. Seas offshore peak around 8 to
10 feet on Sunday night. More tranquil boating conditions are
expected to return by Tuesday night.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 314 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

Wetting rains across the FL Panhandle and SW Georgia are expected to
continue this afternoon becoming more widespread on Saturday, before
a strong cold frontal passage ushers in a dry air mass from Sunday
into early next week. Scattered thunderstorms on Saturday may
produce gusty and erratic winds. Lower mixing heights along the
Coastline on Saturday will contribute to borderline low dispersions.
On Sunday, strong northwest transport winds lead to high
dispersions. The combination of gusty northwest winds and dry air
mass may lead to elevated fire weather concerns Sunday and Monday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 314 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

There are no flooding concerns over the next week. Drought
conditions are expected to persist and/or worsen across the region.

For more local drought information & statements, visit the following
websites: weather.gov/tae/LocalDrought
weather.gov/tae/DroughtInformationStatement

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee   66  82  55  63 /  30  30  90  10
Panama City   65  76  51  62 /  50  40  90  10
Dothan        67  80  47  57 /  60  70  90   0
Albany        67  80  49  58 /  50  70  90  10
Valdosta      65  82  54  64 /  40  40  90  20
Cross City    61  80  59  70 /   0  10  80  30
Apalachicola  64  72  54  63 /  30  40  90  10

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through late Saturday night for FLZ108-112-
     115.

     High Rip Current Risk through late Sunday night for FLZ114.

GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...Gale Watch from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon for
     GMZ751-752-770-772.

&&

SHORT TERM...Oliver
LONG TERM....Oliver
AVIATION...Montgomery
MARINE...Oliver
FIRE WEATHER...Oliver
HYDROLOGY...Oliver

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 10:58 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryTAEBay, Dixie, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Taylor and 2 more11 hr
Feb 20, 11:01 PM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryTAE11 hr
Feb 21, 12:53 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE3 days
Feb 21, 10:40 AM ESTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryTAE80 min
Feb 21, 1:36 PM ESTRed Flag WarningTAEDixie, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon and 4 more29 hr
Feb 21, 6:02 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementTAEClay43 min
Feb 21, 5:15 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDale30 min
Feb 21, 5:37 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDale, Henry26 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.