As of 11:00 am EST the National Weather Service (NWS) issued the following:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for…
- Florida coast from the middle of Longboat Key northward to Indian Pass including Tampa Bay
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for…
- Florida coast from Bonita Beach northward to the middle of Longboat Key, including Charlotte Harbor
- Georgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary’s River to South Santee River South Carolina
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for…
- Florida coast from the Suwannee River to the Ochlockonee River
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for…
- Florida coast west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass
- Florida coast south of the Suwannee River to Yankeetown
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
- Dry Tortugas
- Florida coast south of the Suwannee River to East Cape Sable
- Florida coast west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…
- Florida coast west of Indian Pass to Mexico Beach
- Georgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary’s River to South Santee River South Carolina
What Does a Hurricane Warning Mean?
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36
hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
What Foes a Tropical Storm Warning Mean?
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
What Does a Hurricane Watch Mean?
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
What Does a Tropical Storm Watch Mean?
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
What Does a Storm Surge Warning Mean?
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations.
This is a life-threatening situation. Persons located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.
What Does a Storm Surge Watch Mean?
A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.
Interests elsewhere in Florida and the southeastern coast of the United States should monitor the progress of this system. Additional watches and warnings will likely be required later today.
