Tallahassee, FL – Storm surge warnings have been issued along the Florida Gulf Coast as Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 moves toward the region, with forecasts showing a major hurricane could make landfall by Thursday. Coastal areas such as Apalachee Bay and communities from Panama City to Steinhatchee are at the highest risk of life-threatening storm surges.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), storm surge levels could reach 10 to 15 feet in some areas, depending on the storm’s intensity at landfall. Residents in low-lying coastal areas have been urged to evacuate, as even well-built structures may not withstand the surge. Local emergency management officials are urging residents to take evacuation orders seriously.
The potential storm surge could wash away roads, cause significant beach erosion, and severely damage coastal infrastructure. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and more evacuation orders are expected later today as the storm’s path becomes clearer.
