First published 10/8/2026, 10:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/8/2026, 10:22:15 PM UTC

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

The warning covers Coastal Dixie, including Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee, and describes possible life-threatening storm surge inundation of 3–5 feet above ground in surge-prone areas. The stated window of concern is Friday morning through Saturday morning.

Why it matters

The source advises completing evacuation efforts and flood preparations soon before the stated period of concern.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceStorm Surge Warning issued October 8 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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