First published 10/9/2026, 3:31:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 3:31:15 PM UTC

Storm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 11:05AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

The warning covers Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Alligator Point in Coastal Franklin, where life-threatening storm surge is possible and inundation could reach 4–6 feet above ground in surge-prone areas. The excerpt also describes tropical-storm-force wind potential and ends before the surge timing details.

Why it matters

The source warns of possible life-threatening storm surge and instructs people to complete preparations before conditions become hazardous.

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: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The 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: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceStorm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 11:05AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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