Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Inland Wakulla; Flood Watch in Effect

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Inland Wakulla, effective immediately as of October 8 at 11:06 AM EDT, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee. This warning impacts Crawfordville and Wakulla Springs, and is set to expire on October 8 at 7:15 PM UTC.

Residents should prepare for potential moderate flooding due to heavy rain, with an additional 2-4 inches expected, and locally higher amounts. A Flood Watch is in effect. Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act may result in serious injury or loss of life.

While sustained winds are expected to remain below tropical storm force (10-15 mph with gusts to 30 mph), there is a potential for winds of 39 to 57 mph. Additionally, the NWS indicates a favorable situation for several tornadoes, with significant potential impacts including damage to structures, power loss, and communication failures. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.

No storm surge inundation is forecast; however, rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip currents are possible. Residents should monitor local weather conditions and forecasts via NWS Tallahassee at weather.gov/tallahassee, and consult the Florida Division of Emergency Management (floridadisaster.org) and Wakulla County Emergency Management (wcso.org/emergency-management) for additional information and instructions.