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Extreme Heat Warning — Central Walton, FL, Holmes, FL, Washington, FL, Jackson, FL, Inland Bay, FL, Calhoun, FL, Inland Gulf, FL, Inland Franklin, FL, Gadsden, FL, Leon, FL, Inland Jefferson, FL, Madison, FL, Inland Wakulla, FL, Inland Taylor, FL, Lafayette, FL, Inland Dixie, FL, South Walton, FL, Coastal Bay, FL, Coastal Gulf, FL, Coastal Franklin, FL, Coastal Jefferson, FL, Coastal Wakulla, FL, Coastal Taylor, FL, Coastal Dixie, FL, Northern Liberty, FL, Southern Liberty, FL, Seminole, GA, Decatur, GA, Grady, GA, Thomas, GA, Brooks, GA, Lowndes, GA
Issued
10:00 a. m. CDT · mar., ago. 18 2026
Expires
7:00 p. m. CDT · mar., ago. 18 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KTAE

Affected Areas

Central Walton, FL Holmes, FL Washington, FL Jackson, FL Inland Bay, FL Calhoun, FL Inland Gulf, FL Inland Franklin, FL Gadsden, FL Leon, FL Inland Jefferson, FL Madison, FL Inland Wakulla, FL Inland Taylor, FL Lafayette, FL Inland Dixie, FL South Walton, FL Coastal Bay, FL Coastal Gulf, FL Coastal Franklin, FL Coastal Jefferson, FL Coastal Wakulla, FL Coastal Taylor, FL Coastal Dixie, FL Northern Liberty, FL Southern Liberty, FL Seminole, GA Decatur, GA Grady, GA Thomas, GA Brooks, GA Lowndes, GA

Official Bulletin

059
WWUS72 KTAE 171740
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
140 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

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Inland Bay-Calhoun-Inland Gulf-Inland Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-
Inland Wakulla-South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal
Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Northern Liberty-
Southern Liberty-
Including the cities of Hays Place, Southport, Chattahoochee,
Sandestin, Capitola, Portland, Sweetwater, Lynn Haven, Frink,
Honeyville, Maclay State Gardens, Chaires, Port Leon, Apalachicola
Airport, Marysville, Apalachicola, Clarksville, Nixon, Kern,
Bradfordville, Beverly, Odena, Freeport, Vilas, Saint Marks,
Turquoise Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Dalkeith,
Hilliardville, Buckhorn, Youngstown, Port St. Joe, Killearn
Lakes, Overstreet, Buck Siding, Bennett, Littman, Wilma, Wetumpka,
Scotts Ferry, Quincy Airport, Quincy, High Bluff, Wewahitchka, Beacon
Hill, Cairo, Durham, Howard Creek, Central City, Vicksburg, Point
Washington, Panacea, Bunker, Econfina, Blountstown, Killearn Estates,
Hardin Heights, Bethel, Lewis, Magnolia Beach, Twin Pole,
Tallahassee, Creels, Morgan Place, Panama City, Sopchoppy, Bay City,
Chaires Crossroads, Tilton, Saint Joe Beach, Abe Springs, White City,
Oak Grove, Callaway, Santa Clara, Wakulla Springs, Fort Gadsden,
Medart, and Sumatra
140 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026 /1240 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026/

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM
EDT /7 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For Tuesdays Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 116. For todays Extreme
  Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up
  to 114 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM
  CDT/ this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM
  EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

FLZ008>011-018-019-028-029-034-128-134-GAZ155>160-180900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.XH.W.0005.260818T1500Z-260819T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260818T0000Z/
Central Walton-Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Jefferson-Madison-
Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
Seminole-Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-
Including the cities of Pleasant Ridge, Hopewell, Chipley, Perry,
Hines, Hanson, Cabbage Grove, Buckville, Shired Island, Fairchild,
Cross City, Jarrott, Howell Place, Suwannee, Madison, Pasco, Carbur,
Richter Crossroads, Boyd, Holmes County Airport, Sneads, Capps,
Chipley Municipal Airport, Graceville, Bainbridge,
Jena, Midway, Decatur Co A/P, Festus, Browntown, Fenholloway,
Pinetta, Pine Park, Orange Hill, Horseshoe Beach, Cherry Lake,
Little Hope, Brooks Co A/P, Dixie, Yellow Jacket, Old Town,
Bucell Junction, Metcalf, Ausmac, Thomasville, Dillon, Valdosta,
Dekle Beach, Marianna, Capel, Barker Store, Lovett, Adams Beach, New
Hope, Jonesboro, Drifton, Quitman, Mayo, Simsville, Cooks Hammock,
Cairo, Monticello, Lynn, Athena, Donalsonville, Valdosta Regional
Airport, Empress, Dills, Malone, Econfina, Poplar Head, Blue Springs,
Cross City Airport, Eucheeanna, Davis Park, Fish Creek, Cobb
Crossroads, Elpino, Grooverville, Riverturn, Cedar Island, Bonifay,
Crystal Lake, Nankin, Seminole State Park,
Beachton, Five Points, Alma, Steinham Store, Grady Co A/P,
Hanover, Moncrief, Casa Blanco, Leonia, Day, West Bainbridge, and
Donaldsonville A/P
140 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026 /1240 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026/

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM
EDT /7 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 115 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south
  central and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
  evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
  to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
  humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

ALZ065>069-FLZ007-GAZ120>131-142>148-161-180900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.HT.Y.0020.260818T1500Z-260819T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260818T0000Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Quitman-Clay-
Randolph-Calhoun-Terrell-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben Hill-
Irwin-Early-Miller-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Lanier-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Hartford, Graves, Spence
Airport, Albany, Gordy, Hacoda, Cottonwood, Sunsweet,
Berrien Co A/P, Forrester, Boykin, De Funiak Spring Airport,
Chula, Ashton, Dawson Municipal A/P, Yeomans, Beamon, Pelham,
Moultrie Municipal A/P, Greggs, Laconte, Hawkinstown, Blackwood,
Centerville, Cook Co A/P, Red Rock, Bannockburn, Doverel, De
Funiak Springs, Dawson, Cotton, Edison, Jones Crossing, Massee,
Dickey, Douglasville, Hobby, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Camilla,
Wire Bridge, Mayhaw, Morgan, Asbury, Red Store Crossroads, Arlington,
Moultrie, Abba, Center Ridge, Pretoria, Herod, Cordrays Mill,
Sylvester Airport, Waterloo, Browns Crossroads,
Shivers Mill, Elmodel Wma, Fadette, Southwest Ga Regional A/P,
Keyton, Springvale, Abbeville, Isabella, Coles, Dothan,
Nashville, Branchville, Enterprise Municipal A/P, Adel,
Irwinville, Mitchell Co A/P, Weber, Barneyville, Pine Valley,
Dill, Walker, Enterprise, Fort Gaines, Ashburn, Ewell, Screamer,
Cuthbert, Blakely, Headland, Cuba, Turner City, Abbeville
Municipal A/P, Queensland, Moores Crossroads, Westwood, Ganer,
Alfords, Clarks Mill, Benevolence, Ricks Place, Bellview, Glendale,
Peterson Hill, Ocilla, Bowens Mill, Springvale Station, Williamsburg,
Hatcher, Georgetown, Sylvester, Argyle, Blackwell
Field A/P, Early Co A/P, Days Crossroads, East Albany,
Teeterville, Headland Municipal A/P, Crossroads, Fitzgerald,
Bagby State Park, Mabson, Ozark, Alpine Heights, Newton, Gammage,
Palmyra, Babcock, Milford, Lawrenceville, Commissary Hill, Cluster
Springs, Iveys Mill, Union, Daleville, Hoggard Mill, Leesburg,
Cottle, Cooktown, Geneva, Lakeland, Pecan, Lockett
Crossing, Worth, Tifton, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Colquitt,
Harding, Fort Rucker, Geneva Municipal A/P, Courthouse, and
Ashford
140 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026 /1240 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT /7
PM CDT/ TUESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For Tuesdays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112. For
  todays Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida, and south
  central and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
  to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$