Areas of Okaloosa under flash flood warning
The National Weather Service out of Mobile, AL. has issued a flash flood warning for southern areas of Okaloosa County. The warning remains in effect until 5:00pm tonight. “We expect
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Garbage services still scheduled for Monday in Fort Walton Beach & Destin
Trash pickup is still happening…for now.
Okaloosa County Schools closed on Monday due to Tropical Storm Fred
As of 12pm on Sunday, Superintendent Marcus Chambers confirmed that Okaloosa County Schools will be closed on Monday, August 16th due to Tropical Storm Fred. This includes all school activities.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six forecast to become a tropical storm
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six does not yet have a well-defined closed circulation to be named Tropical Storm Fred…yet. According to the National Hurricane Center, satellite imagery shows that the disturbance
Dangerous heat wave continues across Northwest Florida and into the weekend 🥵
It has been ridiculously hot this week as our area continues to be under an excessive heat warning and heat advisory. “Hot and humid conditions will remain in place across the
Elsa is now a Category 1 hurricane as she heads toward Florida
As of 8am on Friday morning, Elsa is now a Category 1 hurricane. According to the National Hurricane Center, surface observations from Barbados indicate that Elsa has become a hurricane.
WEATHER: Hot and humid conditions are expected across our area today 🥵
Hot and humid conditions are expected across our area today with high temperatures forecast to reach into the lower to mid-90s. According to Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox, the
NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
FDOT to begin applying anti-icing products on bridges and overpasses
The anti-icing products allows any potential ice layer to melt more quickly and reduces the amount of time required to restore the roads to a clear, dry state.
Okaloosa schools cancelled for Tuesday due to winter weather
Due to expected icy road conditions, Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for Tuesday, February 16th. Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers confirmed on Monday afternoon. Schools are expected to
Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Okaloosa County; Under Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Okaloosa County until 1:45pm. At 12:55pm, the NWS reported that severe thunderstorms were located along a line
Cold weather shelters to open in Okaloosa County
With cold temperatures expected to occur in our area during the overnight hours between Monday, February 1 into Wednesday, February 3, two cold weather shelters will open in Okaloosa County.
