Senator Broxson Submits Bill to Name New Pensacola Bay Bridge
Senator Broxson Submits Bill to Name New Pensacola Bay Bridge
Senator Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) announced today that he has submitted legislation to name the new Pensacola Bay Bridge, the “General Daniel ‘Chappie’ James Jr. Bridge.” Senator Broxson stated, “General James is an American hero. He represents the true spirit of the Panhandle and our values. I look forward to presenting this bill to my … read more
Local area could receive 6-10 inches of rainfall
Local area could receive 6-10 inches of rainfall
National Hurricane Center’s 2 p.m. EDT update (Potential Tropical Cyclone Two Intermediate Advisory Number 1A) TROPICAL CYCLONE EXPECTED TO FORM BY THURSDAY OVER THE NORTH-CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO… HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING ALREADY OCCURRING OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA… LOCATION…28.3N 86.7W ABOUT 155 MI…250 KM ESE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAXIMUM SUSTAINED … read more
First advisory issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone Two
First advisory issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone Two
POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE TWO FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 1 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL022019 1500 UTC WED JUL 10 2019 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY… A STORM SURGE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE MOUTH OF THE PEARL RIVER TO MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE … read more
T.D. Barry expected to form and strengthen
T.D. Barry expected to form and strengthen
National Hurricane Center 8 a.m. EDT update: A broad low pressure area located over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico about 100 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola, Florida, is producing widespread cloudiness and disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression is expected to form late today or … read more
Heavy rainfall and surf expected as Tropical Depression Barry starts to form
Heavy rainfall and surf expected as Tropical Depression Barry starts to form
National Hurricane Center 2 a.m. update: A broad low pressure area located over the far northeastern Gulf of Mexico is producing widespread but disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression is expected to form late today or Thursday while the low moves slowly westward across … read more
Tropical Storm or Hurricane Barry could make landfall this weekend near Texas/Louisiana border
Tropical Storm or Hurricane Barry could make landfall this weekend near Texas/Louisiana border
Renowned Meteorologist Ryan Maue with weathermodels.com has released a projection for this week’s forecast. “The land-based origin of the circulation feature probably accounts for the rather slow genesis but I do not see any inhibiting factors along the rest of the westward track,” stated Maue. https://twitter.com/i/status/1148301218244104193 Here’s the latest official update from the National Hurricane … read more
Threat of tropical system upgraded
Threat of tropical system upgraded
National Hurricane Center 8 a.m. EDT update: A trough of low pressure located over central Georgia is forecast to move southward toward the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, where a broad area of low pressure is expected to form in a couple of days. Some gradual development is possible thereafter and a tropical depression is likely … read more
Low-pressure system could form in Gulf next week
Low-pressure system could form in Gulf next week
FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER’S 2 P.M. EST UPDATE “A trough of low pressure over western Kentucky, Tennessee and northern Mississippi is forecast to move over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico where a low pressure area could form early next week,” stated NHC Hurricane Specialist Eric Blake. Per NHC, gradual development of the system is … read more
Investigation underway after person dies shortly after arrest
Investigation underway after person dies shortly after arrest
Detectives with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office are currently working an active and ongoing death investigation. On 7/5 at approximately 9:00pm, deputies located and arrested an individual who was a suspect in a felony grand theft, burglary, and criminal mischief investigation. Shortly after being taken into custody, the individual began to have a … read more
New Commander at Eglin 96th Test Wing
New Commander at Eglin 96th Test Wing
Col Scott A. Cain’s family pin general officer stars to his uniform during his promotion ceremony July 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cain was promoted to the rank of brigadier general prior to taking command of the 96th Test Wing at a later ceremony that day. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Heather Stacy) The 96th … read more
