Local hurricane impacts will start tomorrow
Local hurricane impacts will start tomorrow
Increasing winds and heavy rains resulting from Hurricane Irma are expected to start in our area tomorrow as the storm moves up the west coast of Florida, and a tropical storm watch has prompted an evacuation of light aircraft from Hurlburt Field. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are going to launch our U-28 … read more
Suspicious activity in Holley By The Sea
Suspicious activity in Holley By The Sea
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind our citizens to be alert during the current state of emergency. Today at approximately 4:00 pm, we received information related to a suspicious individual. This person was described as a White male approximately 50 – 55 years of age 5’7 – 5’9 slender build Driving an … read more
155-mph Irma continues moving west
155-mph Irma continues moving west
The National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. CST update shows Irma has been moving toward the west near 14 mph, but the hurricane should resume a west-northwest motion later today. A turn toward the northwest is expected by late Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 155 mph with higher gusts, making it a category 4 hurricane … read more
Irma’s path again shifted toward west
Irma’s path again shifted toward west
Hurricane Irma, still a dangerous Category 4 storm, has not made a northward turn as soon as expected, resulting in its projected path again being shifted toward the west. According to the National Hurricane Center, the new forecast track has “minor westward adjustments.” “Latest track lessens severe impacts for North Carolina, parts of South Carolina, … read more
Cat 4 Irma’s path shifted west again
Cat 4 Irma’s path shifted west again
Hurricane Irma, still a dangerous Category 4 storm, has not made a northward turn as soon as expected, resulting in its projected path again being shifted toward the west. The National Hurricane Center’s 4 a.m. CST update stated the new forecast track has “minor westward adjustments.” “Latest track lessens severe impacts for North Carolina, parts … read more
Two more hurricanes expected to form this week
Two more hurricanes expected to form this week
Tropical Storms Jose and Katia are expected to become hurricanes this week, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m. CST updates. Jose became the 10th tropical storm of the 2017 season on Tuesday. Currently the storm has sustained winds of 70 mph and is located 11135 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Meteorologist Ryan … read more
Irma could make South Florida landfall sooner than expected
Irma could make South Florida landfall sooner than expected
The National Hurricane Center’s 4 a.m. CST update shows the center of Hurricane Irma now moving as predicted toward the west-northwest — at a rate of 16 mph. However, Forecaster Ryan Maue noted an “important change” in the storm’s 96-hour projected path, which has been shifted away from Cuba. According to Maue, the latest computer … read more
Governor Scott issues storm preparedness update
Governor Scott issues storm preparedness update
This evening, Governor Rick Scott received a full update on Hurricane Irma at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor Scott has been in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials, law enforcement, school superintendents and county leaders who are also working to ensure the state is prepared to respond to any potential impacts … read more
Irma winds remain at 185 mph
Irma winds remain at 185 mph
The 7 p.m. CST National Hurricane Center update on Hurricane Irma shows maximum sustained winds remain at 185 mph, and the storm continues to move west at around 15 mph. “A turn toward the west-northwest is forecast to begin tonight and continue for the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the extremely dangerous … read more
State offices to close Friday ahead of storm
State offices to close Friday ahead of storm
Governor Rick Scott today directed state offices to be closed in all 67 Florida counties this Friday in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Prior to Friday’s statewide closures, state office closures will follow the direction of county officials and will be announced as they are determined. The Governor also issued a call to state employees across … read more
