Storm Surge Warning issued October 8 at 4:04PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED – Destin – Eglin AFB – Fort Walton Beach * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 100 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Friday afternoon until Saturday morning – Window for Hurricane force winds: Friday evening – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74 to 110 mph – The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or 2 hurricane force. – PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be urgently completed. Prepare for considerable wind damage.…

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