INDEPENDENT NEWS • U.S. & WORLD
New York · ETLos AngelesLondonTokyoSydney
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 · ET
NEWS THAT MATTERS.
AS IT UNFOLDS.
Weather & Climate
DEVELOPING STORY

Storm Surge Warning issued October 8 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Published October 8, 2026 5:26 pm • Updated October 8, 2026 5:26 pm • Florida

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Panama City - Panama City Beach - Mexico Beach - Lynn Haven - Bayou George * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 60…

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED – Panama City – Panama City Beach – Mexico Beach – Lynn Haven – Bayou George * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph – The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. – PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for significant…

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.