NewsFlorida PhoenixJuly 20, 2026Florida
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Florida Panhandle
The National Hurricane Center has issued storm surge and tropical storm watches for parts of the Florida Panhandle as a tropical depression is expected to strengthen. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential flash flooding, storm surge, and isolated tornadoes.
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Residents from the Alabama-Florida border to the Ochlockonee River face potential life-threatening flooding and tropical storm conditions within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Key Facts
- A tropical depression is forecast to become a tropical storm by Monday night or Tuesday.
- A storm surge watch is in effect from the Alabama-Florida border west to Louisiana.
- A tropical storm watch is in effect for the area from the Ochlockonee River west of Tallahassee extending westward.
- Storm surge of 1-3 feet is expected between Indian Pass and Chassahowitzka.
- Maximum sustained winds were measured at 35 mph as of Monday afternoon.
- Isolated tornadoes are possible in the Florida Big Bend region.
- Tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 24-28 hours in the watch area.
- Flash flooding is possible due to associated rainfall.
Who's Mentioned
locationOchlockonee River“The location marking the start of the tropical storm watch area.”locationLouisiana“The western extent of the storm surge watch.”locationChassahowitzka“The end of the area expected to see 1-3 feet of storm surge.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Provided the forecast for the tropical depression.”locationAlabama-Florida border“The starting point for the storm surge watch.”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued the weather reports and watches.”locationIndian Pass“The start of the area expected to see 1-3 feet of storm surge.”locationFlorida“The state affected by the storm watches.”