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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:06 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:03 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ MONDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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: 5:03 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ MONDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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: 5:03 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ MONDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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: 5:03 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ MONDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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