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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 6:31AM EDT until September 22 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA in Georgia

SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... St. Andrews Bay Waterways... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 431 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nm southeast of Panama City Beach, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indi

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 6:31AM EDT until September 22 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA in Georgia
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Quick Answer & Executive Summary

Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Florida. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.

Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting Florida. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.

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Key Verified Points

  • Event: Special Marine Warning
  • Severity: Severe | Urgency: Immediate | Certainty: Likely
  • Affected Areas: St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
  • Effective: 2026-09-22T16:31:00-05:00
  • Expires: 2026-09-22T17:30:00-05:00
  • Recommended Action: Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Executive Meteorological Briefing

SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... St. Andrews Bay Waterways... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 431 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nm southeast of Panama City Beach, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indi

Hazard Analysis & Threat Level

The National Weather Service (NOAA) has designated this event with a severity rating of SEVERE and an urgency classification of IMMEDIATE. Meteorological observation stations across Florida are tracking atmospheric volatility and issuing real-time safety advisories.

Key Verified Meteorological Points

  • Event: Special Marine Warning
  • Severity: Severe | Urgency: Immediate | Certainty: Likely
  • Affected Areas: St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
  • Effective: 2026-09-22T16:31:00-05:00
  • Expires: 2026-09-22T17:30:00-05:00
  • Recommended Action: Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
  • Geographic Scope & Affected Communities

  • Primary Impact Sector: Florida
  • Regional Zone Footprint: St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM
  • State Jurisdiction: FL (United States)
  • Essential Public Safety Directives

  • Monitor Official Broadcasts: Keep battery-powered NOAA weather radios or official emergency notification applications active.
  • Secure Vulnerable Assets: Fasten loose outdoor objects and avoid non-essential highway travel in affected sectors.
  • Obey Local Officials: Follow instructions issued by municipal emergency management agencies and local first responders.
  • Primary Provenance & Real-Time Updates

    All meteorological information in this report originates directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA). USA NOW will continue automated synchronization as updated radar passes and bulletins are logged.

    Event Timeline & Developments

    Sep 22, 05:32 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SMWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM... St. And
    Sep 22, 05:30 PM ET
    Update Verified
    FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... West Central Randolph County in
    Sep 22, 03:55 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SMWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM... Pensacola Ba
    Sep 22, 03:52 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida... * Until 330 PM CDT. * At 2
    Sep 22, 03:50 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama... Northeastern DeKa
    Sep 22, 03:39 PM ET
    Update Verified
    FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Ferris burn scar in... Central Dolores County in southwestern Colorado... * Unti
    Sep 22, 03:32 PM ET
    Update Verified
    FFWMAF The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Ector County in western Texas... Midland County in western Texas... * U
    Sep 22, 03:29 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SMWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 327 PM EDT, a sev
    Sep 22, 02:26 PM ET
    Update Verified
    SVRHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Limestone County in north central Alabama... Eastern Lauder
    Sep 22, 12:15 PM ET
    Update Verified
    FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Mathews County in eastern Virginia... Central Gloucester County in southeast
    Sep 22, 06:31 AM ET
    Initial Primary Bulletin Recorded
    FFWFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Dawson County in north central Georgia... Southeastern Fannin County in north central Georg

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What areas are included in this weather advisory?

    The primary region affected is Georgia (Dawson, GA; Fannin, GA; Gilmer, GA; Pickens, GA), according to the National Weather Service.

    What is the severity of this storm warning?

    The National Weather Service (NOAA) has classified this event with a severity rating of SEVERE and an urgency status of IMMEDIATE.

    Where can residents verify real-time radar and safety directives?

    Direct bulletins and radar updates are available via local emergency management agencies and the official source at https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.51147ec31690b5d7617cac97c237c6154f9b8a49.001.1.

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