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Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 11:05AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Published October 9, 2026 11:07 am • Updated October 9, 2026 11:07 am • Florida

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Santa Rosa Beach - Sandestin - Freeport * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-70 mph with gusts to 90 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force…

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED – Santa Rosa Beach – Sandestin – Freeport * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 55-70 mph with gusts to 90 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Saturday morning – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind greater than 110 mph – The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane force or higher. – PREPARE: Last minute efforts should solely focus on protecting life. The area remains subject to catastrophic wind damage. – ACT: Now is the time to shelter from…

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