Hurricane Idalia made landfall early this morning near Tallahassee as a high Category 3 hurricane. Panama City Beach and Bay County are no longer under warnings, but will expect some residual winds at 5-10 mph. Beach Service may be available today, but umbrellas may be removed with higher wind speeds for everyone’s safety. …
Hurricane Idalia – August 29, 2023
Hurricane Idalia is now traveling at wind speeds > 80 mph and forward speed at 14 mph. This makes it a Category 1 hurricane. It’s expected to reach a Category 2 and perhaps 3 before making landfall. Current models project the storm to pass east of the Panama City Beach area, but we do expect…
Tropical Storm Idalia – August 27, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia is increasing in speed as it crosses the gulf, and is forecast to become a hurricane before it makes landfall. Winds are forecast to pick up on land in the early Tuesday hours, with the hurricane arriving on shore in the early Wednesday hours. The storm forecast moved a bit…
Tropical Depression Ten – August 26, 2023
Tropical Depression Ten is forming in the southern tip of the Gulf of Mexico, and worth watching, as it’s path may head toward the panhandle this week. If winds increase to 39 MPH, it would become a named tropical storm. Current projections show making landfall early morning on Tuesday, but this is a…
Tropical Storm Ian – Sept 29, 2022 – 8:15am CST
Hurricane Ian is passing out of the Florida peninsula and into the Atlantic, heading toward the Carolinas. Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach may continue to see some wind and rain, but not at extreme levels. We will continue to monitor the Gulf of Mexico for any new storms that may head our way.
Hurricane Ian – Sept 28, 2022 – 8:30am CST
Hurricane Ian is now a Category 4 Hurricane and may become a Category 5 before making landfall today in the Tampa area. Surrounding areas may experience Tropical Storm force winds well into the panhandle area. Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach are now receiving evacuees from the storm. Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa…
Hurricane Ian – Sept 27, 2022 – 8:30am CST
As Hurricane Ian enters the gulf, it’s forecasted to make landfall in the Tampa area on Thursday morning. Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach will experience a few days of heavy wind and rains, beginning Wednesday. If you are traveling to or from this area, or must be out and about, please be careful…
Hurricane Ian – Sept 26, 2022 – 4:40pm CST
The most recent update to Hurricane Ian’s projected path has shifted further to the east, targeting the Tampa area for landfall. The Tampa Bay area is already beginning evacuations. The newer predictions show Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach receiving some winds and rain for a few days, but then clearing fairly quickly. Travel…
Hurricane Ian – Sept 26, 2022 – 11:30am CST
Tropical Storm Ian increased wind speeds as expected overnight and is now Hurricane Ian. The expected path models have also shifted eastward, moving Panama City Beach more to the outlying area of the storm. We do still expect rain and heavy winds in the area to begin on Wednesday morning. The center of the storm…
Tropical Storm Ian – Sept 25, 2022 – 9:45am CST
Tropical Storm Ian continues to grow and move toward the Gulf of Mexico. If the storm stays on it’s current path, winds are expected to start in the panhandle coastal areas on Wednesday morning. They expect to increase in intensity as the eye of the storm approaches, and the current forecast is for the storm…