--- title: "Hurricane Isaias Updates: Pensacola, Escambia, Santa Rosa & Baldwin Counties" id: "35243" type: "post" slug: "hurricane-isaias-updates-pensacola-escambia-santa-rosa-baldwin-counties" published_at: "2026-10-09T15:20:54+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-09T15:20:54+00:00" url: "https://catcountry987.com/news/hurricane-isaias-updates-pensacola-escambia-santa-rosa-baldwin-counties/" markdown_url: "https://catcountry987.com/news/hurricane-isaias-updates-pensacola-escambia-santa-rosa-baldwin-counties.md" excerpt: "Follow Hurricane Isaias updates for Pensacola, Navarre, Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, Florida, and Baldwin County, Alabama. Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio and SportsRadio Pensacola are sharing official forecasts and confirmed local information throughout the storm and recovery. Latest forecast..." taxonomy_category: - "Featured Events" - "News" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Baldwin County" - "Escambia county" - "Gulf Coast Weather" - "Hurricane Isaias" - "Hurricane Updates" - "pensacola" - "Santa Rosa County" - "Storm Closures" --- # Hurricane Isaias Updates: Pensacola, Escambia, Santa Rosa & Baldwin Counties Hurricane Isaias Cone Follow Hurricane Isaias updates for Pensacola, Navarre, Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, Florida, and Baldwin County, Alabama. Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio and SportsRadio Pensacola are sharing official forecasts and confirmed local information throughout the storm and recovery. **Latest forecast update: October 9, 2026 — 10 a.m. CDT.** All times are Central. Check each update’s timestamp for the most current information. ## Latest Update: Isaias Expected Near Major Hurricane Strength at Landfall At 10 a.m., Hurricane Isaias remained a **Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 120 mph**, approximately **195 miles south of Pensacola**, moving north-northeast at **16 mph**. The National Hurricane Center expects landfall along the **western Florida Panhandle this evening**, at or near major hurricane strength. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the next few hours. Hurricane-force winds could spread approximately 100 miles inland into southern Alabama. ## Storm Surge: Pensacola Bay, Pensacola Beach & Navarre **Storm Surge Warnings remain in effect for coastal Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.** This includes Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze and Navarre. ### Pensacola Bay & Coastal Escambia County The 10 a.m. NWS local warning identifies **potential inundation of 6–9 feet above ground somewhere within surge-prone areas of coastal Escambia County**. Pensacola Bay’s flooding will depend heavily on the storm’s precise track and wind direction. NWS identifies a track between Mobile Bay and Pensacola Bay as particularly dangerous for surge in Pensacola Bay and areas just east. **The county forecast is not a prediction of identical water depths along every part of Pensacola Bay.** Waterfront residents should follow evacuation instructions for their specific location. ### Navarre, Navarre Beach & Coastal Santa Rosa County The 10 a.m. local warning also identifies **potential inundation of 6–9 feet above ground somewhere within surge-prone areas of coastal Santa Rosa County**, including the Navarre area. The NWS morning briefing places both the **Alabama/Florida border-to-Navarre** and **Navarre-to-Destin** coastal stretches in the 6–9-foot potential inundation range. ### When Could Water Rise? The NWS briefing indicates: - Inundation could begin this afternoon. - Surge is expected to peak tonight. - Water should begin receding Saturday morning, although some flooding could linger through Saturday. **These figures describe potential flooding above normally dry ground in affected areas.** Actual depths will vary with location, elevation, storm track and tide timing. Large waves can add further danger. ## Regional Storm Surge Forecast The National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m. forecast lists these potential heights above ground if peak surge coincides with high tide: | Area | Potential inundation | | --- | --- | | Alabama/Florida border to Grayton Beach, including the Pensacola and Navarre coastal corridor | 6–9 feet | | Dauphin Island to the Alabama/Florida border | 4–6 feet | | Lower Mobile Bay | 3–5 feet | | Upper Mobile Bay | 2–4 feet | ## Rain, Tornadoes & Power Outages Rainfall of **4–8 inches** is forecast across southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, with isolated totals up to **15 inches**. Tornado risk increases this afternoon and tonight, especially east of the storm’s center. Prepare for extended power outages. **Follow evacuation orders immediately. Complete preparations and identify a safe room before conditions deteriorate.** ## Official Forecasts & Local Instructions - [National Weather Service Mobile/Pensacola](https://www.weather.gov/mob/) - [National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/) - [Latest NWS Storm Briefing](https://www.weather.gov/media/mob/DSSBuilder/DSSPacket.pdf) The briefing link may update during the event. Always check the timestamp inside the document. ## Closures, Shelters & Recovery Updates Confirmed local announcements will be added here as they become available, including school closures, shelters, road restrictions, utility restoration and reopening information. Each entry will identify the affected area, effective time and source. ## Stay Connected Listen for local coverage on **Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio and SportsRadio Pensacola**, online and through our station apps. 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