Escambia Officials: Little Impact Expected From Tropical System

August 16, 2009

From Escambia County Emergency Management:

Escambia County Emergency Management officials are keeping an eye on Tropical Depression 4, as the county is placed under tropical storm warning. A tropical storm warning means tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere in the warning area within 24 hours.

(For details on the tropical system, click here.)

On the forecast track, the center of the depression should be very near the northern gulf coast of Florida by late this afternoon. Some strengthening is expected and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm prior to reaching the coastline, but it is not expected to make significant impact our area.

“We may see some heavy rains as a result, but we don’t expect any high winds or coastal flooding,” said John Dosh, manager of Emergency Management. “This event is a good example of how quickly a tropical storm can develop. We won’t always have a lot of warning. This is why citizens need to be prepared throughout hurricane season.”

For information on how to prepare your home for a tropical storm or hurricane, visit www.bereadyescambia.com.

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