NWS: Biggest Hurricane Irma Local Impact Will Be Gusty Winds

September 10, 2017

Currently, the biggest impact from Hurricane Irma on the North Escambia area is forecast to be wind, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.

“Wind will be the main impact across our area during Irma. Irma’s wind field will expand when it moves up the Florida peninsula. Northeasterly to northerly winds of 25-30 mph with frequent higher gusts are expected Sunday afternoon through Monday,” according to the National Weather Service.  There is a Wind Advisory in effect. Winds out of the north mean that coastal areas should have no storm surge issues.

The NWS does not expect Irma to produce local tornadoes or flooding.

“We do not want you to let your guard down. We are continuing to monitor Hurricane Irma around the clock and will provide you with any significant track changes. If we see a shifting trend in the model data and become concerned about Irma’s track, we will let you know ASAP!”

For Irma forecast maps, click here.

For the local North Escambia weather forecast, click here.

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Comments

3 Responses to “NWS: Biggest Hurricane Irma Local Impact Will Be Gusty Winds”

  1. Kim on September 10th, 2017 7:50 am

    Prayers for everyone in the path of this storm!

  2. Jim on September 10th, 2017 7:25 am

    Thanks for providing our local info. Great job as always!

  3. Molino fan on September 10th, 2017 6:32 am

    Many thanks for keeping us in touch with Hurricane Irma and all her twists and turns.

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