Station Name: Apalachicola
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet

Sensor Depth: -6 feet

Nearest Address:
81 Water St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Franklin County

GPS Coordinates: 29.724444, -84.980556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Freeze Warning issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 17 to 20 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 17 to 20 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 19 to 22 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 19 to 22 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 19 to 22 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Rip Current Statement issued January 31 at 1:45AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:45 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 2 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 above. For the first Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the second Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 above. For the first Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the second Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 above. For the first Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the second Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 above. For the first Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the second Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 20 to 23 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 20 to 23 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:11PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures between 20 to 23 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

High Surf Advisory issued January 31 at 1:45AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:45 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

Rip Current Statement issued January 31 at 1:45AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:45 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:02AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above. For the Freeze Warning for a hard freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Freeze Warning and Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.