Area braces for storm surge with tide, power outages
Area braces for storm surge with tide, power outages
Forecasted storm surge map for Hurricane Nate Hurricane Nate is slowing down its forward speed but maintaining 90 mph sustained winds, per the National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m., CDT advisory. The storm has slowed its NNW course from 26 to 23 mph. A turn toward the north and a slight decrease in forward speed are … read more
Hurricane Nate gains intensity while quickly crossing Gulf
Hurricane Nate gains intensity while quickly crossing Gulf
Hurricane Nate continues its fast-moving track toward landfall tonight on the Gulf Coast. The storm’s sustained winds have increased to 90 mph, and its moving NNW at a faster rate of 26 mph. The National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m., CDT advisory stated the storm could become a Category 2 Hurricane before making landfall, which is … read more
“Dangerous” rip currents and high surf prompting beach closures
“Dangerous” rip currents and high surf prompting beach closures
UPDATE: Navarre Beach was closed to the public at 9 a.m. The following original story has been updated to reflect the change. Escambia County closed Pensacola Beach to the public early this morning, and Santa Rosa County closed Navarre Beach to the public at 9 a.m. Both actions were taken due to rough surf and … read more
Zone A evacuations before 3 p.m. recommended
Zone A evacuations before 3 p.m. recommended
A storm surge warning has been issued for Santa Rosa County, and related evacuations have been recommended. “The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline,” stated the National Weather Service. Santa Rosa County Emergency … read more
Hurricane Nate speeds toward Gulf Coast
Hurricane Nate speeds toward Gulf Coast
7 A.M. UPDATE: winds increased from 80 to 85 mph (original post below from 4 a.m. advisory has been updated) Hurricane Nate has entered the Gulf of Mexico and continues its fast-moving track toward landfall tonight on the Gulf Coast. The storm’s sustained winds are 85 mph, and its moving NNW at a brisk 22 … read more
Fast-moving Nate expected to hit area Saturday night
Fast-moving Nate expected to hit area Saturday night
Tropical Storm Nate is expected to keep intensifying into a hurricane as it moves quickly across the Gulf of Mexico towards our region. The storm is currently moving NNW at 21 mph with sustained winds of 60 mph, per the National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. CDT advisory. “It will be a quick hit to our … read more
T.S. Nate moving NNW at 14 mph
T.S. Nate moving NNW at 14 mph
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. CDT advisory shows the center of Tropical Storm Nate was located by Air Force Reserve and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 84.8 West. Nate is moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. “This general track with a marked … read more
School still in session for Friday and Monday
School still in session for Friday and Monday
Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick said the district is “closely monitoring” Tropical Storm Nate. “From the 11 am briefing, we anticipate our area to be affected Sunday based on its current speed and direction. At present, I see no need to alter activities for Friday evening,” he said. Wyrosdick said Saturday will … read more
Letter to the editor about Navarre Park Phase I
Letter to the editor about Navarre Park Phase I
Our County Commissioners are currently considering funding Phase I of the Navarre Park Master Plan that was recently rolled out by District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson. I am in full support of this project and funding it, in part, with tourism tax dollars. This project will greatly enhance Navarre Park for local residents, support local … read more
Tourism council approves Navarre Park funding
Tourism council approves Navarre Park funding
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council today voted to recommend county commissioners support implementation of the Navarre Park master plan, and the council approved funding source recommendations for the project. The TDC voted to recommend the board approve spending $650,000 out of roughly $2.5 million in tourist tax reserves to pay off debt on … read more
