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Tropical Depression Two Local Statement Advisory Number 4
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL022026
503 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 /403 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026/

This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia

**TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO HAS STRENGTHENED SLIGHTLY AS IT DRIFTS
OVER THE NORTHEASTERN GULF** 

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Bay, Coastal 
      Franklin, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles south of Panama City or about 90 miles 
      south-southwest of Apalachicola
    - 28.5N 85.4W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 3 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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...TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO HAS STRENGTHENED SLIGHTLY AS IT DRIFTS
OVER THE NORTHEASTERN GULF...

At 5 AM EDT, Tropical Depression Two was located 90 miles south-southwest of
Apalachicola and moving north-northwest at 3 mph. Tropical Depression
Two is expected to move very slowly northwestward through Tuesday
before turning more westward away from the area Tuesday night into
Wednesday..

At this time, the center of Tropical Depression Two is expected to
remain offshore. The primary impacts to the local area will be
dangerous beach conditions from rip currents and very rough surf,
dangerous marine conditions from large waves and strong winds, gusty
winds in squalls across coastal areas, and locally heavy rainfall
leading to flash flooding, mainly for areas along and south of I-10 in
Florida.

Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated spots picking up
6 inches or more, are possible over the next 3 days, especially along
and south of I-10. A Storm Surge of 1 to 3 feet above ground level
will be possible at times of high tide along the coast of Apalachee
Bay to Indian Pass and 1 to 2 feet for areas west of Indian Pass.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible 
limited impacts across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, 
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. Potential impacts 
include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. 
      Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and 
      overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually 
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water 
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage 
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become 
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge 
      closures. 

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal areas of the western Florida Big Bend and the Florida Panhandle.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are 
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on 
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, 
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is 
anticipated.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across coastal areas of the Florida Big Bend and Panhandle. Potential 
impacts in this area include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along 
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas 
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread 
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where 
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly 
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, 
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, 
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is 
anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across eastern 
Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and 
southwestern Georgia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies 
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your 
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging 
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the 
center of the storm. 

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are 
located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If 
staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite 
disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to 
area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news 
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes 
to the forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Tallahassee FL around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions 
warrant.

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