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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:24 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds near 20 knots today, increasing to near 25 knots tonight through Wednesday night. Seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:12 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH WALTON COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 108. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 20 mph, with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 24 to 28 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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