Tropical Depression Nine grew in strength overnight and has now been named Tropical Storm Ian , It is expected to increase to hurricane status over the weekend. The expected trajectory has also moved more inward to the Gulf of Mexico, increasing the potential threat to the panhandle and our Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach areas.
The Florida Governor has already called for a State of Emergency to allow for emergency preparations to take place. This is state-wide, encouraging everyone to be prepared as we monitor the storm’s path. Landfall to the panhandle area, on the current course, would be expected late Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
If a mandatory evacuation is required for our area, we will post details here, and will contact each affected Premium Beach Condos guest individually. Until then, please make note of hurricane preparations, and bookmark local news and emergency numbers and resources as noted below.