{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c2fa580bbd8e9af5143a12b1ffa6228ccabf4bf9.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.c2fa580bbd8e9af5143a12b1ffa6228ccabf4bf9.003.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Tallahassee FL"},"word_count":179,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Tallahassee FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T16:51:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T16:51:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T01:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and\nseas 6 to 11 ft.\n\n* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal waters from Mexico\nBeach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, Coastal\nwaters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM and\nCoastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out\nto 20 Nm.\n\n* WHEN...Through early Wednesday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which\ncould capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas."}