Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Wakulla: Evacuate if Ordered
Coastal Wakulla, including Saint Marks and Panacea, is under a Tropical Storm Warning with life-threatening storm surge, major flooding rain, and potential tornadoes; evacuate if ordered and complete preparations immediately.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Wakulla, including Saint Marks and Panacea, effective immediately, October 8 at 5:22 PM EDT, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee. This warning remains in effect until October 9 at 1:30 AM UTC.
Residents in surge-prone areas should prepare for life-threatening storm surge flooding of 4-6 feet above ground from Friday morning until Saturday morning. Evacuation efforts and flood preparations must be completed soon. Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area.
A Flood Watch is also in effect, with an additional 6-10 inches of rain expected, potentially leading to major flooding and prompting evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings. The NWS also indicates a potential for several tornadoes; be ready to shelter quickly if a tornado warning is issued.
While sustained winds are expected to remain below tropical storm force (20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph), gusty conditions are possible. Continue to monitor official updates.
For more information, visit weather.gov/tallahassee, floridadisaster.org, or wcso.org/emergency-management.
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