4:22 AM
— 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Easterly to southerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. Strongest winds will occur over the
open Gulf waters.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and
northwest Florida.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds will remain possible through
the morning.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
4:15 AM
— 12:15 PM
HLSTAE
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
**BERTHA MOVING AWAY. TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ARE CANCELLED.**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- All watches and warnings have been canceled
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 160 miles west-southwest of Panama City
- 29.4N 88.3W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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...TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE ENDED AS BERTHA MOVES AWAY FROM THE
REGION...
At 4 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located about 165
miles west-southwest of Panama City. Bertha was moving to the west at
5 mph. This general motion away from the region will continue through
Thursday. Maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph.
As Bertha moves further from the eastern Panhandle and in the
direction of Louisiana, weather conditions along the coast will slowly
improve today. Lingering gusty squalls this morning will diminish
around midday. Lingering windy conditions are still expected.
Sustained winds along the coast near 25 mph are expected until this
afternoon, so a Wind Advisory is now in effect for coastal communities
along the Panhandle and Forgotten Coasts.
Ocean and surf conditions will be slower to improve. Very rough surf
will continue into Thursday morning. Substantial improvement in seas
over the open Gulf will finally get underway on Thursday. At the
beaches, life-threatening rip currents will continue through Friday.
Beachgoers should heed the advice of beach flags and plan to have fun
out of the water.
Minor coastal flooding is likely this morning during the high tide
cycle along the coast of Apalachee Bay west of the Aucilla River and
along the Florida Panhandle coast. 1 to 2 feet of inundation over
normally dry ground near the shoreline is expected around the time of
high tide. No additional coastal flooding is expected after the this
morning's high tide cycle.
Brief downpours through today may cause short-lived nuisance flooding
and ponding of water on roads, mainly over the Panhandle.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Minor coastal flooding remains possible around the time of high tide
this morning along the Panhandle coast and the Forgotten Coast.
Normally dry ground near the shoreline may experience 1 to 2 feet of
inundation.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* WIND:
Little additional impact is anticipated at this time across eastern
Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and
southwestern Georgia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Beachgoers should remain out of the water today due to dangerous surf
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
4:00 AM
— 5:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Coastal Bay and South Walton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
2:50 AM
— 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding.
* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected
between now and late morning. 1 to 2 feet of inundation of
normally dry ground is expected along the immediate coast.
July 21st, 10:17 PM
— 6:30 AM
HLSTAE
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
**BERTHA MOVING FURTHER AWAY FROM THE EASTERN PANHANDLE**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Bay and South
Walton
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 130 miles west-southwest of Panama City
- 29.4N 87.7W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
...IMPROVING CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON WEDNESDAY AS TROPICAL STORM
BERTHA MOVES AWAY FROM THE REGION...
At 10 PM CDT Tuesday, the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located
about 130 miles west-southwest of Panama City. Bertha was moving to the
west at 6 mph, and a generally westward movement away from the region
will continue on Wednesday and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds were
near 60 mph.
As Bertha moves further and further from the eastern Panhandle,
weather conditions along the coast will slowly improve on Wednesday.
Gusty squalls will diminish after Wednesday morning, and sustained
winds will decrease throughout the day.
Ocean and surf conditions will be slower to improve. Minor coastal
flooding remains a concern through Wednesday morning. Very rough surf
will continue into Thursday morning. Substantial improvement in seas
over the open Gulf will finally get underway on Thursday. At the
beaches, life-threatening rip currents will continue through Friday.
Beachgoers should heed the advice of beach flags and plan to stay out
of the water.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the high tide
cycle Wednesday morning along the coast of Apalachee Bay west of the
Aucilla River and along the Florida Panhandle coast. 1 to 3 feet of
inundation over normally dry ground near the shoreline is expected
around the time of high tide. No additional coastal flooding is
expected after the Wednesday morning high tide cycle.
Brief downpours through Wednesday may cause short-lived nuisance
flooding and ponding of water on roads.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the coastal Florida Panhandle and Apalachee Bay. Remain well away
from locally hazardous surge having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Florida Panhandle. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind
having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tallahassee FL around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
2:50 AM
— 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding.
* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected
between now and late morning. 1 to 2 feet of inundation of
normally dry ground is expected along the immediate coast.
2:50 AM
— 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding.
* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected
between now and late morning. 1 to 2 feet of inundation of
normally dry ground is expected along the immediate coast.