Tropical Depression 19 forecast to move into the Gulf of Mexico
TD-19 is forecast to move across Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend
Weather
The tropics remain active as we roll through the peak of hurricane season
The U.S. National Weather Service out of Mobile, AL gave a 7pm tropical update on Thursday night as we roll through the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. According to
Reports indicate a 4.0 magnitude earthquake near the Santa Rosa-Escambia County line
A 4.0 earthquake did occur along the Florida-Alabama line
Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the Atlantic
As of Friday morning, data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicates that Tropical Depression Thirteen has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Laura. This storm has maximum sustained winds
PHOTOS: A look at the incredible shelf cloud across Northwest Florida
Yesterday’s shelf cloud across Northwest Florida made for some really dramatic images. Here is a look at some that were sent to us from readers.
Okaloosa County approves burn ban effective immediately
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a burn ban effective immediately at Tuesday morning’s meeting. This comes after the major wildfires in Walton and Santa Rosa counties last week
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Northwest Florida through this evening
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1pm this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. According to Okaloosa County
Reported tornado spotted in Fort Walton Beach
TORNADO: Footage from residents showing the reported tornado in Fort Walton Beach on Thursday afternoon. Just before 3:30pm, the Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office shared a picture on Facebook with the caption:
Temperatures are dropping and cold weather shelters are needing help
Temperatures in Okaloosa County are dropping tonight and 2 cold weather shelters will open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. According to Okaloosa County officials, temperatures could drop below 40 degrees.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Northwest Florida
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Okaloosa County until 230pm. At 147 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending
Coast Guard rescues sailor near Destin due to bad weather
Due to some bad weather, the Coast Guard assisted a man aboard a sailing vessel off the shore of Destin, Fl. Thursday morning. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Alabama,
Cold Weather Shelters to open in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County is prepping for the cold weather we are expecting to see over the next couple of days. The county’s strategic partners will open 2 cold weather shelters due
