Tropical depression expected to become storm; storm surge expected for Panhandle

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 193

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A tropical depression prompted storm surge and tropical storm watches for Florida’s western-most areas.

By Monday night or Tuesday, the depression is expected to become a tropical storm, according to the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center.

The Monday afternoon report from NWS says “an isolated tornado or two are possible over the Florida Big Bend region today.”

As of Monday afternoon, maximum sustained winds from the depression were about 35 mph. “Gradual strengthening is …

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