United States / Southeast / Florida
Bay County, Florida, Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 12, 12:15 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 12, 11:38 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 13, 11:30 PM CDT6 official warnings recorded: High Surf Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Government.
The Morning Brief
The City of Panama City has released post-storm recovery information and updates following Hurricane Isaias. Official warning: “High Surf Warning issued October 8 at 11:10PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL” Official warning: “High Surf Warning issued October 10 at 2:11AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL” Official warning: “High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 11:37AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL” Official warning: “High Surf Warning issued October 8 at 12:00PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL” Official warning: “High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 5:03AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL” Official warning: “High Surf Warning issued October 10 at 4:52AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
Written by our system from the sources below (2), version 1, Oct 12, 6:37 AM CDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
- Hurricane Isaias Recovery Information · Panama City city
- Hurricane Isaias: After the Storm Recovery Updates · Panama City city
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“High Surf Warning issued October 10 at 4:52AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 2 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this morning. For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding will continue through today.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
“High Surf Warning issued October 10 at 2:11AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
“High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 11:37AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
“High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 5:03AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
“High Surf Warning issued October 8 at 11:10PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
“High Surf Warning issued October 8 at 12:00PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
What Each Status Rests On
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Weather
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Official Warnings
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Local NewsQuiet15 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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- Florida TODAY: Hurricane Isaias damage, gas prices, Florida home sales · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Read your daily horoscope for Monday, October 12, 2026. · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT
- Bay County high school football schedule update after Hurricane Isaias · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Who is the Florida Power and Light athlete of the week? · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- This hands-free $1,799 hair growth cap fits easily into your routine · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT
- Isaias causes only minor beach erosion in Panama City Beach area · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Panama City Beach fundraiser honors legacy of former Major Leaguer · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Where do Bay County football programs rank in the state? · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Bath & Body Works Fall Sale, $6 Candles USA TODAY NETWORK · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT
- The new Béis x Rare Beauty collection is here, and it might be their best collab yet · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT
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- Youth volleyball league is coming to the MLK Recreation Center · Panama City News Herald · Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Government
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Meetings That Day
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- City of Callaway Damage Assessment and Recovery Update · Callaway city · Oct 11, 4:37 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Hurricane Isaias Recovery Information · Panama City city · Oct 11, 9:41 AM CDT Published event
- Hurricane Isaias: After the Storm Recovery Updates · Panama City city · Oct 11, 9:39 AM CDT Published event
Events
- Severe Weather In Bay County, Florida Confirmed · first reported as “Hurricane Isaias Information” by Panama City city · first seen Oct 8, 12:30 PM CDT