stormcenterliveupdate | Navarre Press

Santa Rosa County Building Inspections Urges Community to Beware of Unlicensed Contractors and Scams

Written by Staff Reporters on October 15, 2026. Posted in News, stormcenterliveupdate.

Santa Rosa County Building Inspections urges residents to use caution when hiring contractors for storm-related repairs. Following a major storm, unlicensed contractors and scammers may take advantage of homeowners who are trying to repair their properties quickly. Before hiring anyone to perform repairs, take a few simple steps to protect yourself, your home, and your money.

Gov. DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Isaias

Written by Staff Reporters on October 13, 2026. Posted in News, stormcenter, stormcenterliveupdate.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue in Jay and Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly in Vernon to provide updates on Florida’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias.

Hurricane Isaias Recovery Update

Written by Staff Reporters on October 13, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

Santa Rosa County has released the following information regarding ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.

HNWS Inclement Weather Recovery Update

Written by Staff Reporters on October 13, 2026. Posted in News, stormcenterliveupdate.

Holley-Navarre Water System crews are continuing to assess storm damage throughout the system. The system's wells have been inspected and are in good condition.

The Salvation Army adds more service locations in Pensacola and surrounding communities

Written by Staff Reporters on October 13, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

The Salvation Army has added additional service delivery locations to assist hurricane-affected families and individuals, providing food, water and emotional and spiritual care to residents needing assistance.

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall as Category 2

Written by Collin Bestor on October 9, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

The National Hurricane Center announced that Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Friday night.

Isaias weakened in the final hours before landfall, slamming into Okaloosa County with 105 mph winds.

Even with the storm now moving out of our area at 19 mph, the all-clear has not been given.

It his highly encouraged that residents do not leave their house, as downed trees and power lines can lead to further issues.

National Hurricane Center: 7 p.m. advisory

Written by Collin Bestor on October 9, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

The National Hurricane Center has issued it’s 7 p.m. advisory for Hurricane Isaias. In this update, the storm has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph.

It is currently 45 miles southeast of Pensacola and moving north at 10 mph.

There are no changes in term of local impacts in this advisory.

National Hurricane Center: 6 p.m. advisory

Written by Collin Bestor on October 9, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

Hurricane Isaias has slightly weakened but remains a Category 3 hurricane, with winds of 115 mph.

The storm is located 70 miles south of Pensacola and is moving north at 17 mph.

All of the south end bridges (Garcon Point, Three Mile, Bob Sikes, and Navarre Beach Causeway) remain closed due to high winds.

National Hurricane Center update: 5 p.m. Advisory

Written by Collin Bestor on October 9, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

Hurricane Isaias has slightly weakened but remains a Category 3 hurricane, with winds of 115 mph.

The storm is located 70 miles south of Pensacola and is moving north at 17 mph.

All of the south end bridges (Garcon Point, Three Mile, Bob Sikes, and Navarre Beach Causeway) remain closed due to high winds.

National Hurricane Center: 4 p.m. update

Written by Collin Bestor on October 9, 2026. Posted in stormcenterliveupdate.

Hurricane Isaias has weakened slightly but is still a major Category 3 hurricane as landfall quickly approaches.

According to the advisory, the storm is located about 90 miles south of Pensacola and is moving north at 17 mph. The storm has sustained winds of 115 mph.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles. Hurricane-force winds will extend inland as far as 100 miles once the storm makes landfall.

Storm surge estimates remained unchanged for coastal Santa Rosa County, with heights reaching anywhere from six to nine feet.

Through the weekend, rainfall amounts will be anywhere from 4 to 8 inches, with as high as 12 inches in local areas. Flash, urban, and river flooding is possible.

The next advisory will come at 7 p.m., with a complete advisory at 10 p.m.