Station Name: APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 26 feet

Nearest Address:
Fort Gadsden Rd
Sumatra, FL 32321
Franklin County

GPS Coordinates: 29.94937094, -85.0154686

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:31AM EST until January 31 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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 January 31 at 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 12:31AM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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 January 31 at 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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 January 31 at 12:31AM EST until January 31 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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.

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.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 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.

Freeze Warning issued January 31 at 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 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 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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 12:31AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 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.