Hurlburt Field evacuates aircraft ahead of Hurricane Michael
Hurlburt Field evacuates aircraft ahead of Hurricane Michael
Out of an abundance of caution and due to the potential arrival of strong winds from Hurricane Michael, Hurlburt Field leadership called for the evacuation of aircraft only, Oct. 8, 2018, here. The aircraft will be evacuated to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, until the potential for bad weather is over. The aircraft being … read more
State issues Hurricane Michael Road Advisory Update – Number 1
State issues Hurricane Michael Road Advisory Update – Number 1
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to Hurricane Michael. FDOT has suspended interstate and highway maintenance and construction indefinitely to allow for an increase in traffic as motorists evacuate from the northwest Florida coastline area. All rail, transit and seaport facilities are … read more
Kids can scream in delight at Gulfarium’s Splash or Treat and Gulfscarium events
Kids can scream in delight at Gulfarium’s Splash or Treat and Gulfscarium events
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park today announced its schedule for the 2018 Splash or Treat. Halloween festivities begin on Saturday October 27th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids, 12 and under in costume, receive free admission (limit of two free kids per adult). Attendees will be able to trick-or-treat for candy around the park, jump … read more
High surf warning issued for Santa Rosa County
High surf warning issued for Santa Rosa County
The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama has issued a high surf warning for coastal Alabama and Florida Counties, including Santa Rosa. The warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. Tuesday until 7 p.m. CDT Wednesday. Per NWS, surf heights will quickly build through midweek, increasing from between 8-10 feet tonight to 10-15 feet … read more
Tropical Storm Michael strengthens and re-forms farther east
Tropical Storm Michael strengthens and re-forms farther east
European model simulated infrared forecast graphic for Tropical Storm Michael by weathermodels.com The latest National Hurricane Center advisory for Tropical Storm Micheal indicates the storm has strengthened and re-formed toward the east and that Northwest Florida will have an “increasing risk” for dangerous storm surge, rainfall and wind impacts. Accordingly, the National Weather Service in … read more
Possible storm-related school closures to be discussed tomorrow morning
Possible storm-related school closures to be discussed tomorrow morning
The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (ECMWF) model guidance suggests a roughly 950 mb central pressure prior to landfall Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick said a course of action for Tropical Storm Michael will be set tomorrow after a 10:30 a.m. briefing with emergency management officials. “It appears to be a Tuesday night/Wednesday event,” … read more
First advisory issued on Potential Tropical Cyclone headed into Gulf
First advisory issued on Potential Tropical Cyclone headed into Gulf
If Potential Tropical Cyclone Fourteen continues to develop as expected, Tropical Storm Michael could form Monday and make landfall near our area Wednesday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center at 4 p.m. CDT issued its first advisory on the storm, which is getting better organized over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. The system is currently moving northwest … read more
Red Tide detected in Santa Rosa County
Red Tide detected in Santa Rosa County
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has reported that a patchy bloom of the Florida red tide organism, K. brevis, continues in Northwest Florida and was detected yesterday in Santa Rosa County. Although the local observation detected only background concentrations, counties to the east showed higher concentrations, per the October 5 update. In Okaloosa County, very … read more
Potential Tropical Storm could make Wednesday landfall
Potential Tropical Storm could make Wednesday landfall
The National Hurricane Center in its 7 am CST advisory stated a developing system in the Caribbean Sea has a 90-percent chance of formation over the next five days. Currently the system is moving north northwest around 5 mph, according to NHC. “The associated showers and thunderstorms show signs of organization, however, the system does … read more
State to provide daily sampling map for red tide
State to provide daily sampling map for red tide
Red tide media update (photo by Rob Klepper) The latest map indicates there is no presence of red time in Escambia or Santa Rosa Counties The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced it will provide an enhanced, interactive map updated daily of water samples to inform the public on the status of … read more
