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Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Escambia Area
October 17, 2019
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A tropical storm warning has been issued for the local coast, including Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
The greatest chance for impacts will be along the coastal areas with tropical storm force winds possible and isolated flash flooding. Significant impacts are currently not expected in North Escambia beyond much needed rain and breezy conditions.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 was located in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday, moving across the Gulf. It is expected to impact the Gulf Coast Friday evening into Saturday morning and become a tropical or subtropical storm named Nestor. It is not expected to strengthen into a hurricane.
The latest forecast shows the storm tracking east of the area, with possible tropical storm-force winds forecast arriving within the next 36 hours.
![[Key Messages]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT16/refresh/AL162019_key_messages+png/145809_key_messages_sm.png)
![[Image of probabilities of 34-kt winds]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT16/refresh/AL162019_wind_probs_34_F120+png/145809.png)
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