NWS Tallahassee FLGL.A 0005October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: St. Andrews Bay Waterways
The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee issued a gale watch for St. Andrews Bay Waterways, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 17. It was the 5th gale watch the NWS office in Tallahassee issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued2:29 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
In force from8:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tallahassee FL
- Area
- St. Andrews Bay Waterways
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:29 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KTAE GL.A 0005
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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