
Please continue to monitor the City of Fort Walton Beach Public Information social media sites, local news outlets, and the National Weather Service for updates on Hurricane Michael. Bridge closures could occur with little to no warning based on the fast-changing weather conditions. The determination to close bridges is made by the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and local law enforcement based on current conditions. Local bridges are closed when the sustained winds reach 40 miles per hour. Official tropical cyclone forecasts can be found at BRIDGE CLOSURES: National Weather Service (NWS) for updates on Tropical Storm Michael. Please monitor the local news media and the U.S. Sullivan Street NW from Jonquil Avenue NW to Hooper Drive NWĪnchors Street NW from Blake Avenue NW to Forsman Drive NWīay Drive SE South of Brooks Street SE (Storm Surge Effects)Ĭurrently, the City of Fort Walton Beach is under a Hurricane Watch, which means hurricane-force winds are possible within the next 48 hours. Holmes Boulevard NW from Highland Drive NW to Rainbow Drive NW Industrial Street NW from Robinwood Drive NW to Beal Parkway McGriff Street NE from Harbeson Avenue NE to 9 McGriff Street NE Laurie Drive NE from Okaloosa Road NE to Hollywood Boulevard NEĪlexandria Place SE from 16 to 25 Alexandria Place SE Hughes Street NW from Beal Parkway to Eglin Parkway

Services may be suspended and facilities closed early to prepare for the storm.Ĭity of FWB streets that may be more susceptible to flooding during storm conditions: Mass cutting places a tremendous burden on the normal collection process and there is not enough equipment or manpower to collect additional material once the storm conditions begin.ĭo not place materials at the curb or take materials to the landfill or transfer facility during a Storm Watch or Warning period. on Monday, Octoand Tuesday, Octoto clear the rights-of-way of yard waste in anticipation of Hurricane Michael’s impact to the City.ĭo not cut down trees or perform any major yard work.ĭo not begin construction projects that produce debris. Please be courteous and DO NOT use the sand or bags for household projects or for any purpose other than storm preparation.Ĭity crews will be out by 6:00 a.m. NOTE: This service is offered by the City of FWB to assist our residents with storm preparation. on Monday, October 8, 2018 while supplies last (limit of 10 bags per resident per visit) please bring your own shovel or scoop Location: City of FWB Maintenance Yard at 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW (located next to Volkswagen/Subaru dealership)Īvailable by 1:00 p.m. *Sand and bags available for City of FWB residents*
#Michael hurricane track update
Please monitor the forecast for Hurricane Michael, and if the projected track and/or conditions change, an update for services will be provided.

Normal solid waste and recycling service from the City of FWB will be provided on Monday, Octoand Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Please continue to monitor the weather and news outlets for further updates. The City of Fort Walton Beach would like to provide the following updates in relation to Hurricane Michael.
