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Destin Area Hurricane Information The Destin - Fort Walton Beach area is occasionally threatened by hurricanes and tropical storms. The Atlantic hurricane seasons lasts from June to November, although we rarely have any significant storms before September and all of the major storms that have affected our area in recent history have been September or later. Over the last 100 years, the only significant storm to hit Destin prior to September was a category 1 storm that made a direct hit on Destin on July 31, 1936. It is important for guests planning a trip in late August through November n to keep an eye on tropical weather, so you will have time to prepare if a hurricane does come our way. The most dangerous aspects of a hurricane are the storm surge (how far inland the waters will come) and the powerful winds. In the case that a hurricane does come our way during your vacation, you should stay tuned to emergency broadcast television stations or radio stations for evacuation instructions. When a storm is threatening to strike the Gulf Coast, authorities will usually issue a volunteer evacuation or a mandatory evacuation. Volunteer means that it would probably be in your best interest to leave, but its not required. A mandatory evacuation means you must leave. Hurricane Terminology you will want to be familiar with:
Tropical
Storm Watch – tropical storm conditions
with sustained winds
Tropical
Storm Warning – tropical storm
conditions are expected in our
Hurricane Watch
– hurricane conditions (sustained winds greater than 74
Hurricane
Warning – hurricane conditions
are expected in our area in 24
Coastal
Flood Watch – the possibility
exists that land
Coastal Flood Warning
– land areas along the coast are expected to Links to more Hurricane Information: The Weather Channel Tropical Update American Red Cross of Northwest Florida Federal Emergency Management Agency Okaloosa
County Emergency Information
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