Hurricance Isaias makes landfall as Catergory 2
The National Hurricane Center announced that Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin at 8:30 p.m. Friday night. The storm weakened in the final hours before landfall, slowing from a previous 120 mph to 105 mph. Hurricane Isaias continues to move North out of Okaloosa County at 19 mph, but that […]
National Hurricane Center update: 9:00 p.m.
The most recent update from the National Hurricane Center has Hurricane Isaias moving North at 19 mph. Max sustained winds have decreased to 85 mph.
National Hurricane Center update: 8:40 p.m.
The National Hurricane Center announced that Hurricane Isaias made landfall at 8:30 p.m. near Destin, FL, with sustained winds of 105 mph. The storm continues to move North, now at 19 mph.
National Hurricane Center update: 7:00 p.m.
Isaias is moving North at a speed of 18 mph. Landfall is expected within the next hour or two.The Hurricane has slowed and is now declared a Category 2 with sustained winds at 110 mph.Gulf Breeze recorded sustained winds of 83 mph with gust of 97 mph. Pensacola International Airport recorded gust of 71 mph.
Eglin commander declares HURCON 1E
Col. Chris Keithley, the installation commander, declared Hurricane Condition 1E at 6 p.m. today. HURCON 1E indicates sustained winds of at least 58 mph and/or gusts of 69 mph, requiring people to shelter or find shelter immediately, and movement outside should be restricted to prevent injury. The 96th Medical Group Hospital is the designated safe […]
National Hurricane Center update: 5:45 p.m.
A wind gust of 72 mph was recently recorded at Orange Beach, Alabama. Another was recorded off the coast of Pensacola at 69 mph. Hurricane Isaias is approximately 70 miles offshore from Pensacola.
Emergency Operations Center update: 4:50 p.m.
Strong tropical-force winds (58- 73 mph) are expected to hit the area around 6 p.m. Hurricane-force (73 plus mph) winds are expected around 8 p.m. It is predicted that by 4 a.m., winds will be on the Florida-Alabama border
Road closure
The Florida Department of Transportation has issued that Eastbound I-10 at Mile Marker 54 (near Antioch Road) is closed due to a vehicle crash. Emergency responders are on-site along with FDOT crews. It is advised to utilize an alternate route at this time.
National Hurricane Center Update: 4:00 p.m.
As of 4:00 p.m., the National Hurricane Center has released the most recent information regarding Hurricane Isaias. The storm is no longer shifting toward the East but is now tracking North at 17 mph. Landfall is expected on the Western Florida Panhandle later this evening. The center of the storm is expected to move across […]