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10/12/2026

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10/12/2026

Listeners and friends,

Our antenna on 100.3 is damaged from the storm.

We are currently broadcasting 100.3 K-Rock’s programming on 94.3 and 103.7.

Tower crews are actively working on our 100.3 signal.

Tune to 103.7 or 94.3 for your favorite music and local updates.

10/10/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias makes landfall in Destin as a powerful hurricane. Now quickly moving inland and weakening..

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

As of 10PM CDT, Friday, October 9, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..ISAIAS MOVING OVER THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...
..DAMAGING WINDS AND FLASH FLOODING THREAT SPREADS INLAND...

SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...30.8N 86.5W
ABOUT 45 MI...75 KM ENE OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA
ABOUT 65 MI...100 KM NW OF PANAMA CITY FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES
**********************************************************************
Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area remains under a HURRICANE WARNING AND FLOOD WATCH AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING through this evening.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

If something should happen and you need to get to a new shelter, here are the locations:

OKALOOSA COUNTY

Davidson Middle School- 6261 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview
Shelter Type: Serves the general population, individuals with special medical needs, and is pet-friendly.

Important Note for Pets: Animals are accepted but will be housed securely onsite (or offsite with a veterinarian depending on county logistics); you will not be able to freely visit them to prevent injuries.

Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College- 100 E College Blvd, Niceville
Shelter Type: General population shelter.

WALTON COUNTY

Freeport High School- 12615 Business Highway 331, Freeport
General population, Special Needs, and Pet-Friendly (dogs and cats only).
Walton High School- 449 Walton Road, DeFuniak Springs
General population and Special Needs.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Clyde L. Gracey Community Center (Milton Community Center)- 5629 Byrom St, Milton
Pet Policy: Pet-Friendly. Pets must be kept in secure carriers, and owners must provide proof of rabies vaccinations.

Potential Contingency Shelters

Chumuckla Community Center- 2355 Highway 182, Jay, FL

Jay High School- 3741 School Street, Jay, FL

S.S. Dixon Intermediate School- 5540 Education Drive, Pace, FL

Sims Middle School- 5500 Education Drive, Pace, FL

Avalon Middle School- 5445 King Arthurs Way, Milton

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Pensacola Bay Center- 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Type: General Population & Pet-Friendly Shelter.

Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center- 6405 Wagner Rd, Pensacola, FL 32505
Type: Special Needs Shelter.

This will be our final update on this storm system.

We appreciate your likes, follows, and shares of these posts. Even if it just helped ONE person, it was worth it.

Stay safe!

10/09/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias expected to make landfall as a powerful hurricane.

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM

As of 6PM CDT, Friday, October 9, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..EYEWALL OF ISAIAS APPROACHING THE COAST...
..EXTREME WIND WARNING ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN FLORIDA
PANHANDLE...

SUMMARY OF 600 PM CDT...2300 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...29.8N 86.8W
ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM SSE OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM SE OF MOBILE ALABAMA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...2
**********************************************************************
The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Navarre this evening as a VERY POWERFUL hurricane with winds well in excess of 100mph.

Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND FLOOD WATCH AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

A TORNADO WATCH IS ALSO IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM

AN EXTREME WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL COASTAL AREAS UNTIL 8:45.

EVACUATION ORDERS

Some areas are being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

OKALOOSA COUNTY HAS ORDERED EVACUATION OF ZONES A & B.

WALTON COUNTY HAS ISSUED A MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR ZONES A, B, & C

SANTA ROSA COUNTY HAS ORDERED EVACUATION OF ZONES A, B & C.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HAS ISSUED AN EVACUATION ORDER FOR ZONES A & B, ALL MOBILE HOMES, AND LOW-LYING AREAS

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

If something should happen and you need to get to a new shelter, here are the locations:

OKALOOSA COUNTY

Davidson Middle School- 6261 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview
Shelter Type: Serves the general population, individuals with special medical needs, and is pet-friendly.

Important Note for Pets: Animals are accepted but will be housed securely onsite (or offsite with a veterinarian depending on county logistics); you will not be able to freely visit them to prevent injuries.

Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College- 100 E College Blvd, Niceville
Shelter Type: General population shelter.

WALTON COUNTY

Freeport High School- 12615 Business Highway 331, Freeport
General population, Special Needs, and Pet-Friendly (dogs and cats only).
Walton High School- 449 Walton Road, DeFuniak Springs
General population and Special Needs.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Clyde L. Gracey Community Center (Milton Community Center)- 5629 Byrom St, Milton

Pet Policy: Pet-Friendly. Pets must be kept in secure carriers, and owners must provide proof of rabies vaccinations.

Potential Contingency Shelters

Chumuckla Community Center- 2355 Highway 182, Jay, FL

Jay High School- 3741 School Street, Jay, FL

S.S. Dixon Intermediate School- 5540 Education Drive, Pace, FL

Sims Middle School- 5500 Education Drive, Pace, FL

Avalon Middle School- 5445 King Arthurs Way, Milton

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Pensacola Bay Center- 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Type: General Population & Pet-Friendly Shelter.

Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center- 6405 Wagner Rd, Pensacola, FL 32505
Type: Special Needs Shelter.

Stay tuned to 100.3 K-Rock for future updates.

And please like, follow, and share these posts so we can help get the word out!

Stay safe!

Statewide hurricane evacuation zone lookup application using evacuation zone data provided by Florida county governments through the Statewide Regional Evacuation Studies. (https://www.floridadisaster.org/res)

10/09/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias expected to make landfall as a powerful hurricane.

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM

As of 4PM CDT, Friday, October 9, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..CONDITIONS DETERIORATING QUICKLY WITHIN THE STORM SURGE AND
HURRICANE WARNING AREAS...
..RESIDENTS SHOULD BE SEEKING SAFE SHELTER...

SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...29.2N 87.0W
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM S OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA
ABOUT 125 MI...195 KM SSE OF MOBILE ALABAMA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...959 MB...28.32 INCHES

**********************************************************************
The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Navarre this evening as a VERY POWERFUL hurricane with winds well in excess of 100mph.

Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND FLOOD WATCH AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

A TORNADO WATCH IS ALSO IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM

Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field are now at HURCON 1 readiness level.

SCHOOLS

All area schools are closed. Check with your local officials to see if these facilities are serving as evacuation areas.

PREPARATIONS

Your preparations should be finished. A good source for guidance in preparing can be found online at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

EVACUATION ORDERS

Some areas are being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

OKALOOSA COUNTY HAS ORDERED EVACUATION OF ZONES A & B.

WALTON COUNTY HAS ISSUED A MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR ZONES A, B, & C

SANTA ROSA COUNTY HAS ORDERED EVACUATION OF ZONES A, B & C.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HAS ISSUED AN EVACUATION ORDER FOR ZONES A & B, ALL MOBILE HOMES, AND LOW-LYING AREAS

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

Stay tuned to 100.3 K-Rock for future updates.

And please like, follow, and share these posts so we can help get the word out!

Stay safe!

10/09/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias becomes a major hurricane prior to landfall. Expected to make landfall as a category 2 hurricane.

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

As of 10AM CDT, Friday, October 9, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..CENTER OF ISAIAS EXPECTED TO REACH THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE
COAST THIS EVENING...
..LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND DEVASTATING WINDS LIKELY ALONG
THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND ALABAMA COASTS...

SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.7N 87.3W
ABOUT 195 MI...310 KM S OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA
ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM SE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...959 MB...28.32 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA to west of Ocean Springs, MS
* East of Bay/Gulf County Line to Aucilla River, FL

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Suwannee River to Yankeetown, FL

**********************************************************************
The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Pensacola overnight as a CATEGORY 2 hurricane with winds in excess of 90mph. Tropical storm force winds are expected to arrive in the area this afternoon.

Adjustments will continue with this track, timing, and strength estimate. Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND FLOOD WATCH AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field are at HURCON 2 readiness level.

SCHOOLS

All area schools are closed. Check with your local officials to see if these facilities are serving as evacuation areas.

PREPARATIONS

Your preparations should be finished by NOON today, especially if you live near or along the coast. A good source for guidance in preparing can be found online at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

EVACUATION ORDERS

Some areas are being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

OKALOOSA COUNTY HAS ORDERED EVACUATION OF ZONES A & B.

WALTON COUNTY HAS ISSUED A MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR ZONES A, B, & C

SANTA ROSA COUNTY HAS ORDERED EVACUATION OF ZONES A & B.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HAS ISSUED AN EVACUATION ORDER FOR ZONES A & B

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

Stay tuned to this 100.3 KROCK for future updates.

And please like, follow, and share these posts so we can help get the word out!

Stay safe!

10/09/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias is starting to make the turn for final approach this evening.

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

A FLOOD WATCH WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

As of 4AM CDT, Friday, October 9, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..ISAIAS STRENGTHENING...
..PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION AS THE WEATHER WILL GO DOWNHILL QUICKLY TODAY....

SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.4N 88.0W
ABOUT 370 MI...590 KM NNE OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 200 MI...320 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.44 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA to west of Ocean Springs, MS
* East of Bay/Gulf County Line to Aucilla River, FL

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Suwannee River to Yankeetown, FL

**********************************************************************
The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Pensacola Friday night/Saturday morning as a hurricane with winds in excess of 90mph. Tropical storm force winds are expected to arrive in the area Friday evening.

Adjustments will continue with this track, timing, and strength estimate. Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field are at HURCON 2 readiness level.

SCHOOLS

All area schools are closed. Check with your local officials to see if these facilities are serving as evacuation areas.

PREPARATIONS

Your preparations should be nearly complete, especially if you live near or along the coast. A good source for guidance in preparing can be found online at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

Some areas are already being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

Okaloosa County has ordered evacuations of zones A & B.

Surrounding counties may order evacuations in similar zones soon.

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

SAND/SANDBAGS

Free sand/sandbags are available in Okaloosa County at:

North- 1759 South Ferdon Blvd in Crestview (Public Works, enter from Goodwin Avenue)

South- 714 Essex Rd in Fort Walton Beach (Don & Susan Stillwell Park)

Free sand/sandbags are available for Destin residents at 3949 Commons Drive behind the Public Services building

Walton County has sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) available at:

Blue Mountain Pit (South Walton): Located at 924 CR 83 (Old Blue Mountain Road).
Freeport Area: Vacant lot behind the Freeport Annex, off Blue Ridge Parkway, SR-20
Miramar Beach: Corner of US98 and Professional Place
DeFuniak Springs Area: Woodyard Pit off of Vines Road; second pit on the right

In Santa Rosa County, sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) is available at:

Navarre: Corner of Leisure Street and Citrus Drive
Gulf Breeze: Tiger Point Park at 1370 Tiger Park Lane
Pace: Pace Fire-Rescue at 4773 Pace Patriot Boulevard
Milton: Corner of Pine Forest Road and Carroll Road

Escambia County is providing free sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) for residents, with self-service stations open 24 hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (NW corner school property on Parazine Street)
Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola

Stay tuned to this 100.3 KROCK for future updates.

And please like, follow, and share these posts so we can help get the word out!

Stay safe!

10/09/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias continues to strengthen.

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

A FLOOD WATCH WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

As of 10PM CDT, Thursday, October 8, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..ISAIAS EXPECTED TO APPROACH THE NORTHERN GULF COAST AS A
DANGEROUS HURRICANE ON FRIDAY...
..STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT...

SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...25.4N 88.4W
ABOUT 295 MI...475 KM NNE OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 260 MI...415 KM S OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...969 MB...28.62 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA to west of Ocean Springs, MS
* East of Bay/Gulf County Line to Aucilla River, FL

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Suwannee River to Yankeetown, FL

**********************************************************************
The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Pensacola Friday night/Saturday morning as a hurricane with winds in excess of 90mph. Tropical storm force winds are expected to arrive in the area Friday evening.

Adjustments will continue with this track, timing, and strength estimate. Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field are at HURCON 2 readiness level.

SCHOOLS

All area schools are closed. Check with your local officials to see if these facilities are serving as evacuation areas.

PREPARATIONS

You should BE preparing now, especially if you live near or along the coast. A good source for guidance in preparing can be found online at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

Some areas are already being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

Okaloosa County has ordered evacuations of zones A & B.

Surrounding counties may order evacuations in similar zones soon.

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

SAND/SANDBAGS

Free sand/sandbags are available in Okaloosa County at:

North- 1759 South Ferdon Blvd in Crestview (Public Works, enter from Goodwin Avenue)

South- 714 Essex Rd in Fort Walton Beach (Don & Susan Stillwell Park)

Free sand/sandbags are available for Destin residents at 3949 Commons Drive behind the Public Services building

Walton County has sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) available at:

Blue Mountain Pit (South Walton): Located at 924 CR 83 (Old Blue Mountain Road).
Freeport Area: Vacant lot behind the Freeport Annex, off Blue Ridge Parkway, SR-20
Miramar Beach: Corner of US98 and Professional Place
DeFuniak Springs Area: Woodyard Pit off of Vines Road; second pit on the right

In Santa Rosa County, sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) is available at:

Navarre: Corner of Leisure Street and Citrus Drive
Gulf Breeze: Tiger Point Park at 1370 Tiger Park Lane
Pace: Pace Fire-Rescue at 4773 Pace Patriot Boulevard
Milton: Corner of Pine Forest Road and Carroll Road

Escambia County is providing free sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) for residents, with self-service stations open 24 hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (NW corner school property on Parazine Street)
Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola

Stay tuned to 100.3 KROCK for future updates.

And please like, follow, and share these posts so we can help get the word out!

Stay safe!

10/08/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias is getting stronger as it approaches...

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

As of 4PM CDT, Thursday, October 8, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..HURRICANE HUNTERS FIND THAT ISAIAS NOW HAS 100 MPH WINDS…
..PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM STORM SURGE AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN THE WARNING AREA SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION
TODAY...

SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...24.4N 89.3W
ABOUT 215 MI...345 KM N OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 325 MI...525 KM S OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA to west of Ocean Springs, MS
* East of Bay/Gulf County Line to Aucilla River, FL

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Suwannee River to Yankeetown

**********************************************************************
The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Pensacola Friday night/Saturday morning as a hurricane with winds in excess of 90mph. Tropical storm force winds are expected to arrive in the area Friday evening.

This track, timing, and strength estimate will evolve as time goes on. Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

Eglin Air Force Base is at HURCON 3 readiness level and Hurlburt Field is also at HURCON 3 readiness level

SCHOOLS

Okaloosa County schools are closed.

Escambia and Santa Rosa schools will be closed tomorrow.

PREPARATIONS

You should BE preparing now, especially if you live near or along the coast. A good source for guidance in preparing can be found online at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

Some areas are already being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

Okaloosa County has ordered evacuations of zones A & B starting today at noon.

Surrounding counties are expected to order evacuations in these zones soon.

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

SAND/SANDBAGS

Free sand/sandbags are available in Okaloosa County at:

North- 1759 South Ferdon Blvd in Crestview (Public Works, enter from Goodwin Avenue)

South- 714 Essex Rd in Fort Walton Beach (Don & Susan Stillwell Park)

Free sand/sandbags are available for Destin residents at 3949 Commons Drive behind the Public Services building

Walton County has sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) available at:

Blue Mountain Pit (South Walton): Located at 924 CR 83 (Old Blue Mountain Road).
Freeport Area: Vacant lot behind the Freeport Annex, off Blue Ridge Parkway, SR-20
Miramar Beach: Corner of US98 and Professional Place
DeFuniak Springs Area: Woodyard Pit off of Vines Road; second pit on the right

In Santa Rosa County, sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) is available at:

Navarre: Corner of Leisure Street and Citrus Drive
Gulf Breeze: Tiger Point Park at 1370 Tiger Park Lane
Pace: Pace Fire-Rescue at 4773 Pace Patriot Boulevard
Milton: Corner of Pine Forest Road and Carroll Road

Escambia County is providing free sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) for residents, with self-service stations open 24 hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (NW corner school property on Parazine Street)
Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola

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10/08/2026

Hey friends,

Isaias continues to strengthen.

A HURRICANE WARNING AND STORM SURGE WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EMERALD COAST

As of 10AM CDT, Thursday, October 8, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information:
..ISAIAS STRONGER...
..PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM STORM SURGE AND DAMAGING WINDS IN THE WARNING AREA SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION TODAY...

SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.7N 90.2W
ABOUT 170 MI...270 KM N OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 380 MI...610 KM S OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 60 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

A Storm Surge Warning has been issued from the Steinhatchee River
eastward to the Suwannee River, Florida.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA to west of Ocean Springs, MS
* East of Bay/Gulf County Line to Aucilla River, FL

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Suwannee River to Yankeetown

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The latest official forecast brings Isaias in for landfall near Pensacola Friday night/Saturday morning as a hurricane with winds in excess of 90mph. Tropical storm force winds are expected to arrive in the area Friday evening.

This track, timing, and strength estimate will evolve as time goes on. Please stay abreast of the latest information from THE source at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

All of the K-Rock listening area is now under a HURRICANE WARNING AND COASTAL AREAS ARE UNDER A STORM SURGE WARNING

Eglin Air Force Base is at HURCON 3 readiness level and Hurlburt Field is also at HURCON 3 readiness level

SCHOOLS

Okaloosa County schools are closed.

Escambia and Santa Rosa schools will be closed tomorrow.

PREPARATIONS

You should BE preparing now, especially if you live near or along the coast. A good source for guidance in preparing can be found online at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/

Some areas are already being advised of the requirement to evacuate. If you have been advised to evacuate, DO NOT STAY.

Okaloosa County has ordered evacuations of zones A & B starting today at noon.

Surrounding counties are expected to order evacuations in these zones soon.

If you have doubts about your need to evacuate, contact your local city or county offices VIA phone, or VIA their respective websites, for confirmation. Or, go to this page and find your location to get more information: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a

SAND/SANDBAGS

Free sand/sandbags are available in Okaloosa County at:

North- 1759 South Ferdon Blvd in Crestview (Public Works, enter from Goodwin Avenue)

South- 714 Essex Rd in Fort Walton Beach (Don & Susan Stillwell Park)

Free sand/sandbags are available for Destin residents at 3949 Commons Drive behind the Public Services building

Walton County has sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) available at:

Blue Mountain Pit (South Walton): Located at 924 CR 83 (Old Blue Mountain Road).
Freeport Area: Vacant lot behind the Freeport Annex, off Blue Ridge Parkway, SR-20
Miramar Beach: Corner of US98 and Professional Place
DeFuniak Springs Area: Woodyard Pit off of Vines Road; second pit on the right

In Santa Rosa County, sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) is available at:

Navarre: Corner of Leisure Street and Citrus Drive
Gulf Breeze: Tiger Point Park at 1370 Tiger Park Lane
Pace: Pace Fire-Rescue at 4773 Pace Patriot Boulevard
Milton: Corner of Pine Forest Road and Carroll Road

Escambia County is providing free sand ONLY (BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag/shovel) for residents, with self-service stations open 24 hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (NW corner school property on Parazine Street)
Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola

Stay tuned to 100.3 K-Rock for any important updates.

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Stay safe!