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Weather Brief: Freeport FL — May 15, 2026

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Clear skies over Freeport with a current temperature of 84.2°F and humidity at 27%. A rip current statement remains in effect for Walton County beaches. Sunny conditions expected through the weekend, with thunderstorm chances returning Monday.

Current Conditions
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Temperature 84.2°F
Conditions Clear
Humidity 27%
Wind 0.0 mph N
Dewpoint 46.4°F
Pressure 30.05"
Visibility 10.0 mi
Observed 2:55 PM

Today’s Forecast
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  • High: 85°F
  • Low: 58°F
  • Conditions: Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
  • Wind: 5 mph SSW
  • Precipitation: N/A

Extended Forecast
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Day High Low Conditions Wind
This Afternoon 85°F 58°F Sunny 5 mph SSW
Saturday 86°F 64°F Mostly Sunny 0 to 10 mph SE
Sunday 85°F 67°F Sunny 0 to 10 mph SSE
Monday 88°F 69°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 5 to 10 mph SE
Tuesday 86°F 69°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 5 to 10 mph SE

⚠️ Active Alerts
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Rip Current Statement (Moderate)
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Expires: 4:00 PM May 09

Rip Current Statement issued May 9 at 3:53AM EDT until May 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

  • WHAT…Dangerous rip currents.

  • WHERE…Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

  • WHEN…Through this afternoon.

  • IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A short-lived surge of southeast wind from about midnight to 3 am CDT came with gusts to gale-force. The wind has died down now, but this kicked up enough surf to confidently bring a high risk of rip currents through this morning. The surf zone effects of the overni

🌊 Bay & Boating Conditions
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Choctawhatchee Bay conditions can change rapidly. Check the latest NWS Marine Forecast before heading out on the water.


Data from the National Weather Service. Updated automatically.

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