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As Potential Tropical Cyclone Three nears the Gulf Coast, the chances of it becoming a named tropical storm diminish. According to local officials, the weather mass has the wind speed consistent with a tropical storm, but still lacks a defined center.

It will still have powerful local impacts though, primarily in terms of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and strong local wind gusts. The Gulf of Mexico remains closed to beachgoers with high surf and rip currents. Tattered double red flags flew Friday, as surfers ventured out to ride the waves.

The worst of the weather is expected overnight from Friday into Saturday.

With a developing tropical system stirring things up in the Gulf of Mexico, Navarre Beach Safety officials are expecting dangerous conditions to impact the area.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh said double red flags will be flying and his staff “will not be lenient.” Conditions will be “extremely dangerous,” he said with major rip currents.

After nine months of lane restrictions or closures of the Pensacola Bay Bridge, the span will reopen to four lanes of traffic today, according to local officials. The reopening is expected to occur this morning, but an exact time has not been given.