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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 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AND THE EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Florida fire weather zones 008, 014, 016, 017, 112, 326, and 426. Georgia fire weather zones 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 155, 156, 157, 158, and 159. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 20 mph, with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 22 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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