Rip Current Statement for South Walton Extended Through 2 a.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service has extended its rip current statement for South Walton beaches, now in effect until 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Okaloosa County, Florida FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Okaloosa County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
9 reportsRip Current Statement Extended Through 1 a.m. EDT Monday in South Walton
The National Weather Service has extended the high rip current risk for Walton County beaches through early Monday morning.
Heat Advisory for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke and Other Areas from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday
The National Weather Service warns of heat illnesses from hot temperatures and high humidity across parts of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
Heat Advisory Covers Choctaw, Washington and Clarke Counties From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday
The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, expects heat index values up to 110 across 27 zones, from Choctaw and Clarke counties in Alabama to Okaloosa County, Florida, and Stone County, Mississippi.
Extreme Heat Warning Covers Inland Bay, Calhoun, Gulf and Leon as Heat Index Nears 116
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL records place 32 zones across Big Bend and Panhandle Florida under Extreme Heat Warnings, with dangerously hot conditions expected until 8 PM EDT.
Weather Service Warns of Increased Heat Illness Risk Across Gulf Coast
Extreme heat and high humidity may cause significant increases in heat-related illnesses on Tuesday.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsSanta Rosa County, Florida: Public Assistance Declared Under DR-4084-FL for Hurricane Isaac; No Individual Assistance
Federal money is available to governments and certain nonprofits in Santa Rosa County for Hurricane Isaac damage, but households in the county cannot apply for it under this declaration.
Okaloosa County Gets Public Assistance, Not Individual Aid, Under Hurricane Isaac Major Disaster Declaration
Federal records show DR-4084-FL covers Okaloosa County for public infrastructure repair only; no household grants were declared for the county.