Storm Surge Watch Issued for Coastal Taylor County: Prepare for Life-Threatening Flooding
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for coastal Taylor County, including Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, with life-threatening flooding and hazardous winds expected Friday morning through Saturday morning.
Coastal Taylor County residents, including those in Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, must immediately prepare for potential life-threatening storm surge flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL issued a Storm Surge Watch today, October 7, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Life-threatening storm surge of 2-4 feet above ground is possible from Friday morning until Saturday morning. If evacuation orders are issued for your area, leave immediately. Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in loss of life.
Wind gusts up to 30 mph are expected, with potential for sustained winds of 39-57 mph. Secure property now. Scattered power and communication outages are possible. Heavy rainfall of 2-4 inches is also forecast, with potential for moderate flooding. Be prepared for possible evacuations and rescues due to flooding. Stay informed via NWS Tallahassee (weather.gov/tallahassee), Florida Division of Emergency Management (floridadisaster.org), and Taylor County Emergency Management (taylorcountyem.com).
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