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Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 10:57PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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A tropical storm warning covers Coastal Franklin, including Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Alligator Point. The forecast cites hazardous winds and possible life-threatening storm surge.

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  • Affected location: Coastal Franklin
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The warning says to shelter from hazardous wind now and prepare for possible storm surge flooding.

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  1. A tropical storm warning covers Coastal Jefferson County. The excerpt reports potentially life-threatening storm surge of 2–4 feet above ground in surge-prone areas around high tide.

  2. A tropical storm warning covers Coastal Franklin, including Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Alligator Point. The forecast cites hazardous winds and possible life-threatening storm surge.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Urgency
9/10

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