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

Red Flag Warning issued February 22 at 1:15AM EST until February 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:15 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE FL BIG BEND THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS... .A very dry airmass and gusty northwest winds are on tap this afternoon and evening. Critically low relative humidity, along with strong winds and dry fuels from the ongoing drought, are expected to result in red flag conditions this afternoon and evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 015, 017, 018, 019, 027, 028, 029, 034, 115, 118, 127, 128, 134, and 426. * WIND...Northwest winds 16 to 22 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Rip Current Statement issued February 22 at 1:08AM EST until February 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 6:57PM EST until February 23 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Inland Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Inland Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Wind Advisory issued February 22 at 1:17AM EST until February 22 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Eastern Panhandle Florida, and South-Central and Southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ this morning to 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Rip Current Statement issued February 22 at 1:08AM EST until February 24 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * 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.