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Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 2:27PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Published October 16, 2026 2:31 pm • Updated October 16, 2026 2:31 pm • Florida

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected inland, with gusts up to 45 mph for St. Joseph Peninsula and St. George Island. * WHERE...Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, and Inland Gulf Counties. * WHEN...From…

* WHAT…North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected inland, with gusts up to 45 mph for St. Joseph Peninsula and St. George Island. * WHERE…Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, and Inland Gulf Counties. * WHEN…From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Official safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.