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Extreme Heat Warning — Inland Bay, FL, Calhoun, FL, Inland Gulf, FL, Inland Franklin, FL, Gadsden, FL, Leon, FL, Inland Wakulla, FL, South Walton, FL, Coastal Bay, FL, Coastal Gulf, FL, Coastal Franklin, FL, Coastal Jefferson, FL, Coastal Wakulla, FL, Northern Liberty, FL, Southern Liberty, FL
Issued
10:00 AM CDT · lun., août 17 2026
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · lun., août 17 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KTAE

Affected Areas

Inland Bay, FL Calhoun, FL Inland Gulf, FL Inland Franklin, FL Gadsden, FL Leon, FL Inland Wakulla, FL South Walton, FL Coastal Bay, FL Coastal Gulf, FL Coastal Franklin, FL Coastal Jefferson, FL Coastal Wakulla, FL Northern Liberty, FL Southern Liberty, FL

Official Bulletin

061
WWUS72 KTAE 161603
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1203 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

FLZ012>017-027-108-112-114-115-118-127-326-426-171815-
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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 Quincy, Dalkeith, Wilma, Overstreet, Saint
Marks, Abe Springs, Sandestin, Kern, Wakulla Springs, Quincy Airport,
Buckhorn, Fort Gadsden, Honeyville, Econfina, Morgan Place, Vilas,
Sweetwater, Wetumpka, Odena, Chaires Crossroads, Wewahitchka,
Panacea, Maclay State Gardens, Vicksburg, Tallahassee, Chaires,
Sopchoppy, Freeport, Youngstown,
Bennett, Turquoise Beach, Southport, Magnolia Beach, Port St.
Joe, Apalachicola, Lewis, Bay City, Nixon, Medart, White City,
Blountstown, Creels, High Bluff, Durham, Scotts Ferry, Killearn
Estates, Point Washington, Callaway, Twin Pole, Beverly, Portland,
Clarksville, Panama City, Capitola, Chattahoochee, Littman, Oak
Grove, Bethel, Santa Clara, Bunker, Apalachicola Airport, Sumatra,
Beacon Hill, Central City, Lynn Haven, Howard Creek, Marysville,
Frink, Port Leon, Killearn Lakes, Bradfordville, Buck Siding, Saint
Joe Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Tilton, Cairo, Hardin Heights, Hays
Place, and Hilliardville
1203 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 /1103 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026/

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

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 115 expected.

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

* 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/ Monday.

* 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.

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.

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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ALZ065>069-FLZ007>011-018-019-028-029-034-128-134-GAZ120>131-142>148-155>161-171815-
/O.NEW.KTAE.HT.Y.0019.260817T1500Z-260818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.HT.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Inland Taylor-
Lafayette-Inland Dixie-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Quitman-Clay-
Randolph-Calhoun-Terrell-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben Hill-
Irwin-Early-Miller-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Seminole-
Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Abba, Day, Ocilla, Simsville,
Donaldsonville A/P, Athena, Enterprise, Shivers Mill, Early Co
A/P, Hartford, Festus, Teeterville, Dills, Ashford, Benevolence,
Headland Municipal A/P, Irwinville, Days Crossroads, Hanson,
Ausmac, Bellview, Colquitt, Leesburg, Blackwell Field A/P, Hobby,
Hacoda, Jonesboro, Nashville, Adams Beach, Yeomans, Geneva
Municipal A/P, Sneads, Dawson Municipal A/P, Econfina,
Lawrenceville, Cooks Hammock, Center Ridge, Hatcher, Fitzgerald
Municipal A/P, Douglasville, Cuthbert, Mayhaw, Iveys Mill,
Madison, Sunsweet, Holmes County Airport, Camilla, Orange Hill,
Morgan, Browntown, Ashton, Red Rock, Fort Rucker, Pinetta,
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Cuba, Fort Gaines, Ricks Place, Moores
Crossroads, Bonifay, Blakely, Pine Park, Ganer, Alma, Adel, Steinham
Store, Yellow Jacket, Union, Pelham, Alpine Heights, Moultrie, Casa
Blanco, Forrester, Argyle, Graceville, Dickey, Fish Creek, Cross
City, Wire Bridge, Elpino, Gammage, Boykin, Eucheeanna, Bucell
Junction, Elmodel Wma, Hoggard Mill, Tifton, Isabella, Battens
Crossroads, Milford, New Hope, Bainbridge, Cabbage Grove, Edison,
Chipley, Five Points, Doverel, Greggs, Keyton, Buckville, Horseshoe
Beach, Massee, Cottle, Hanover, Richter Crossroads, Nankin, Palmyra,
Springvale, Crystal Lake, Browns Crossroads, De Funiak Springs, Bagby
State Park, Peterson Hill, Boyd, Babcock, Daleville, Sylvester
Airport, Commissary Hill, Howell Place, Hawkinstown, Cross City
Airport, Grooverville, Fadette, Asbury, Lakeland, Capps, Cooktown,
Cordrays Mill, Lockett Crossing, Pine Valley, Grady Co A/P,
Pecan, Dothan, Capel, Williamsburg, Barneyville, Graves, Midway,
Perry, Cluster Springs, Herod, Berrien Co A/P, Sylvester, Geneva,
Jarrott, Seminole State Park, Clarks Mill, Dawson, Queensland,
Pleasant Ridge, Cook Co A/P, Abbeville, Blackwood, Cedar Island,
Abbeville Municipal A/P, Little Hope, Pasco, Beachton, Turner
City, Jena, Fitzgerald, Mabson, Monticello, Blue Springs, Waterloo,
Springvale Station, Fenholloway, Ashburn, Centerville, Newton,
Screamer, Marianna, Valdosta Regional Airport, Arlington,
East Albany, Jones Crossing, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Malone,
Fairchild, De Funiak Spring Airport, Branchville, Leonia, Headland,
Suwannee, Red Store Crossroads, Chipley Municipal
Airport, Beamon, Weber, Carbur, Walker, Decatur Co A/P, Cobb
Crossroads, Empress, Ewell, Hines, Mayo, Gordy, Albany, Moultrie
Municipal A/P, Bannockburn, Dillon, Valdosta, Metcalf, Hopewell,
Georgetown, Quitman, Lovett, Riverturn, Poplar Head, Harding,
Bowens Mill, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Lynn, Cherry Lake,
Mitchell Co A/P, Old Town, Westwood, Spence Airport, Laconte,
Coles, Worth, Barker Store, Chula, Thomasville, Moncrief,
Donalsonville, Alfords, Cottonwood, Drifton, Brooks Co A/P,
Glendale, West Bainbridge, Davis Park, Cairo, Ozark, Dill,
Crossroads, Cotton, Courthouse, Shired Island, Pretoria, Dekle Beach,
and Dixie
1203 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 /1103 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026/

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

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110.
  For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and 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/ Monday.

* 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.

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.

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$