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Bay County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Bay County, Florida right now. The most recent was a Wind Advisory that ended Oct 17, 7:00 PM.
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Bay County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Advisory | Oct 17, 6:52 PM | Oct 17, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 17, 12:27 PM | Oct 17, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 17, 10:27 AM | Oct 18, 1:00 AM | — |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 17, 2:10 AM | Oct 18, 1:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 17, 1:23 AM | Oct 17, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 16, 1:27 PM | Oct 17, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 16, 12:15 AM | Oct 17, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 11, 3:10 AM | Oct 12, 3:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 10, 2:21 PM | Oct 12, 3:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 10, 11:06 AM | Oct 12, 3:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| High Surf Advisory | Oct 10, 11:06 AM | Oct 10, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Cyclone Local Statement | Oct 10, 4:09 AM | Oct 10, 12:15 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 10, 3:52 AM | Oct 12, 3:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | Oct 10, 3:52 AM | Oct 10, 11:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| High Surf Warning | Oct 10, 3:52 AM | Oct 11, 10:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Cyclone Local Statement | Oct 10, 1:41 AM | Oct 10, 9:45 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 10, 1:11 AM | Oct 12, 3:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| High Surf Warning | Oct 10, 1:11 AM | Oct 11, 10:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Storm Warning | Oct 10, 1:07 AM | Oct 10, 9:15 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Storm Surge Warning | Oct 10, 1:07 AM | Oct 10, 9:15 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Storm Warning | Oct 10, 1:07 AM | Oct 10, 9:15 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Cyclone Local Statement | Oct 9, 10:22 PM | Oct 10, 6:30 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Hurricane Warning | Oct 9, 9:57 PM | Oct 10, 6:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Storm Surge Warning | Oct 9, 9:57 PM | Oct 10, 6:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Hurricane Warning | Oct 9, 9:57 PM | Oct 10, 6:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tornado Watch | Oct 9, 7:54 PM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Flash Flood Warning | Oct 9, 5:29 PM | Oct 9, 11:30 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Flash Flood Warning | Oct 9, 4:35 PM | Oct 9, 8:30 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Cyclone Local Statement | Oct 9, 4:32 PM | Oct 10, 12:45 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Flood Watch | Oct 9, 4:17 PM | Oct 10, 7:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Hurricane Warning | Oct 9, 4:05 PM | Oct 10, 12:15 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Hurricane Warning | Oct 9, 4:05 PM | Oct 10, 12:15 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Storm Surge Warning | Oct 9, 4:05 PM | Oct 10, 12:15 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Flash Flood Warning | Oct 9, 3:56 PM | Oct 9, 10:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tornado Watch | Oct 9, 12:28 PM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| High Surf Warning | Oct 9, 10:37 AM | Oct 11, 10:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Rip Current Statement | Oct 9, 10:37 AM | Oct 12, 3:00 AM | Tallahassee FL |
| Tropical Cyclone Local Statement | Oct 9, 10:28 AM | Oct 9, 6:30 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Hurricane Warning | Oct 9, 10:05 AM | Oct 9, 6:15 PM | Tallahassee FL |
| Hurricane Warning | Oct 9, 10:05 AM | Oct 9, 6:15 PM | Tallahassee FL |
Pattern
What Bay County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Bay County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.
Rip currents that can pull swimmers offshore are expected. Swim near a lifeguard and know how to escape a rip.
Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.
Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.
Very large, destructive breaking waves are expected. Stay away from the surf zone entirely.
Tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within 36 hours. Finish preparations.
Life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the shoreline is expected. Evacuate if ordered.
Hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or more) are expected within 36 hours. Complete preparations and follow evacuation orders.
Conditions are favourable for tornadoes in and near the watch area. Review your shelter plan and stay alert for warnings.
Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.
Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.
Hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. Prepare your home and review evacuation routes.
Life-threatening storm surge is possible. Prepare to evacuate.
Tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours. Begin preparations.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
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Questions
About Bay County alerts
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Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Bay County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
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Yes. /weather-alerts/fl/bay-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Bay County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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