Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 5:05PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* 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 remained nearly steady 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…

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