* WHAT...North winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 80 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft.
* WHERE...St. Andrews Bay Waterways, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.