* WHAT...North winds 45 to 65 kt with gusts up to 100 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until Saturday morning. Hurricane force winds possible from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.