Tropical Storm Karen: Latest Escambia County Specific Information

October 4, 2013

[Updated 10 am] Under the latest advisory, Escambia County remains under a Hurricane Watch. Expected impact from the storm has been downgraded from moderate to minor since the last advisory. However, the track of this storm still seems to be directed at Escambia County. Residents are advised to exercise caution and use their best judgment in preparing for the impacts of this storm.

No evacuations or emergency orders are in effect at this time. All Escambia County government offices are open today as scheduled.  There are no shelters open at this time.

Current Forecast*: Southeasterly gale force winds should start affecting our area on Sunday, October 6 at 5 a.m.  with storm force winds arriving at approximately11 a.m. when the highest expected wind speeds from Tropical Storm Karen should occur, with top sustained winds from the Southeast potentially reaching 58 mph and gusts near 70 mph. Sustained winds will fall below gale force around 2 pm and will generally be from the north at that time. However, gale force gusts could continue for several hours. Rainfall is expected to be approximately 4.8 inches over the next three days, but could vary significantly depending on speed and direction of the storm.

Some minor residential wind damage may occur from Tropical Storm Karen throughout Escambia County.

Escambia County residents can refer to BeReadyEscambia.com for a complete online disaster guide pertaining to various emergency situations and find information such as:

  • Important telephone numbers
  • Shelter information and locations
  • Disaster preparation shopping lists
  • Animal preparedness for pets, livestock and equine

Editor’s note: The “Current Forecast” above is a general forecast for the entirety of Escambia County, including the beaches. Impacts from the storm will likely be less in North Escambia.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News