Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 9, 2026 at 5:18 AM ET
Oct 8, 2026 at 5:16 AM ET
NWS issues hurricane warning for Florida Panhandle
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee issued a hurricane warning affecting Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin and Freeport. Forecast peak winds are 45–60 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph; tropical-storm-force winds are expected from early Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning, and residents are urged to complete preparations for potentially life-threatening winds.
WHO: National Weather Service Tallahassee
WHAT: Issued a hurricane warning for Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin and Freeport.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: Florida Panhandle, USA
WHY: The warning reflects the forecast threat of potentially life-threatening hurricane-force winds in the affected locations.
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