Storm Surge Warning issued October 9 at 8:28AM 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: 45-60 mph with gusts to 85 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: early this afternoon until early Saturday morning – 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 remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or 2 hurricane force. – PREPARE: Last minute efforts should solely focus on protecting life. The area remains subject to considerable wind damage. – ACT: Now is…

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