Extreme Storm Surge Warning for Okaloosa Coastal Areas
Okaloosa Coastal is under an Extreme Storm Surge Warning with 6-9 feet of surge and hurricane-force winds expected, prompting immediate shelter actions and caution against severe flooding and tornadoes.
Okaloosa Coastal residents, including Destin, Eglin AFB, and Fort Walton Beach, are under an Extreme Storm Surge Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Mobile AL, effective immediately until October 10 at 3:00 AM UTC. Life-threatening conditions are imminent.
A storm surge of 6-9 feet above ground is possible through Saturday morning. All ordered evacuations should be complete, and evacuees should be in safe shelters. If you are sheltering in place, remain indoors and be prepared to move to upper floors if water begins to rise. Do not venture outside.
Hurricane-force winds of 95-115 mph with gusts to 140 mph are expected until late this evening. Seek immediate shelter from life-threatening wind. Move to the safest place inside your shelter if necessary. A Flood Watch is also in effect, with potential for major flooding and around 1 inch of additional rainfall. Tornadoes are also possible; move quickly to the safest place within your shelter if a tornado warning is issued.
For evacuation and shelter information, contact Okaloosa County EMA at 850-651-7150 or visit myokaloosa.com/emergency-management. For detailed storm surge graphics and impacts, visit www.weather.gov/mob.
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