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Walton County weather: forecast and Storm Center
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North to south, the county can run several degrees apart. Pick a city for its own forecast.
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The beaches
Before you go in the water.
From the Weather Service's surf forecast for the Walton County coast.
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Storm Center
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Watches, warnings and advisories for Walton County, live from the National Weather Service.
- Warning act now
- Watch be ready
- Advisory be careful
- Statement good to know
No active watches or warnings.They'll show here as soon as the National Weather Service issues one for Walton County.
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Rain and storms, live.
The Weather Service's Doppler radar, refreshed every few minutes. Warnings for Walton County and nearby storms are outlined on the map.
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Warnings shown on the map are for Walton County and nearby storms only. Welcome to Walton isn't an official warning service; for official warnings anywhere, see weather.gov and AlertWalton.
Radar: National Weather Service NEXRAD, via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Warnings: National Weather Service. Map: U.S. Census Bureau and Natural Earth; roads © OpenStreetMap contributors. For official warnings, follow the Weather Service and AlertWalton.
Fast storms
When minutes matter.
A watch means conditions are right for it to happen: be ready. A warning means it's happening or about to: act now.
Tornado Warning
A tornado has been seen or radar shows one forming.
Do this: go to a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Mobile homes and cars aren't safe; get to a sturdy building if you can do it safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Winds of 58 mph or more, or hail an inch across or larger, is happening or about to.
Do this: get indoors and away from windows. Bring in loose outdoor things only if there's time.
Flash Flood Warning
Flooding is happening or about to, often fast and with little notice.
Do this: move to higher ground. Never drive or walk into water on a road. Turn around, don't drown.
Lightning
No place outside is safe when thunder roars, including the beach and the water.
Do this: head in at the first rumble and wait 30 minutes after the last before going back out.
Tropics
Hurricane season: June 1 to November 30.
Hurricanes give days of warning, so the timeline matters. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours; a hurricane warning means they're expected within 36 hours. Storm surge watches and warnings work the same way for rising water along the bay and the beaches.
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Get ready
Before the next storm.
Get alerts
Sign up for AlertWalton, the county's free alerts. Keep a NOAA weather radio for when power and cell service go out, and leave emergency alerts on in your phone's settings.
Know your zone
Walton County's evacuation zones run A to E. Look up yours on Florida's Know Your Zone map now, and decide where you'd go if your zone is called.
Build a kit
Water for at least a week, food that needs no cooking, medicines, copies of important papers, cash, chargers, a flashlight, and supplies for pets.
Make a plan
Where you'll shelter, who you'll check on, how your family will reach each other, and how you'll leave if told to. Older adults and anyone needing extra help can find county resources under Older Adults.
More from the county: Preparedness · Hurricane season questions · Disaster FAQs · and Ready.gov
After the storm
Getting back to normal.
Coming home
Wait until officials say it's safe. Watch for downed power lines and standing water, and expect checkpoints if your area was evacuated.
Generators
Run them outside only, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide from a generator in a garage or house can kill in minutes.
Damage and help
Photograph damage before cleaning up, call your insurer, and check DisasterAssistance.gov after a federal declaration.
Avoid scams
Hire licensed, insured contractors, get written estimates, and never pay the full amount up front.
Official sources come first. Welcome to Walton gathers forecasts, radar, alerts and tropical information from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center so they're easy to find in one place. It isn't an official warning service, and information here can be delayed or incomplete. In an emergency, call 911 and follow instructions from Walton County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.
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