... Another freeze expected tonight across southeast
Mississippi... southern Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle...
... Temperatures in the middle 20s expected for several inland
locations tonight... with upper 20s possible just north of the
coast...
Arctic high pressure will continue to build into the deep south
tonight. Temperatures will drop to overnight lows in the middle
twenties north of Interstate 10... with a few locations well inland
and other normally colder spots possibly dipping into the lower
twenties. Upper twenties to lower thirties can be expected along the
coast.
Everyone should continue to take adequate safety precautions with
their heating systems tonight... and make sure to utilize Carbon monoxide
detectors in enclosed spaces. Extra caution should be used with
portable space heaters. Make sure space heaters are not left
unattended and are not used near flammable materials such as curtains
or bed coverings. Damage likely to any early new growth of sensitive
vegetation left unprotected again tonight.
During this period of cold weather... check on elderly neighbors to
make sure they have adequate heat. Outdoor pets should also have
adequate warmth. Area shelters should continue to expect increased
demand.
Destin, FL
Current Conditions
39 °F
Clear
Updated — 3:53 AM CST on February 13, 2012
Local Radar
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Destin
39 °F - Clear
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Valparaiso
32 °F - Mostly Cloudy -
Hurlburt Field
32 °F - Overcast -
Crestview
26 °F - Scattered Clouds
Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa (32540)
Monday
 Rain Showers
H 54° / L 49°
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Tuesday
Rain Showers
H 70° / L 49°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 70° / L 54°
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Thursday
 T-storms
H 70° / L 49°
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Friday
Clear
H 67° / L 41°
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
TonightCloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening... then chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows 47 to 52. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph inland...south 15 to 20 mph along the coast. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning...then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph inland...south 15 to 20 mph along the coast. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. Lows 47 to 52. West winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Mostly sunny in the morning becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Wednesday NightWarmer. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the evening...then chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 72 to 77. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday NightCooler. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Mostly sunny in the morning becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday NightMostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Statement as of 3:48 PM CST on February 12, 2012
Special Statement
Statement as of 9:22 PM CST on February 12, 2012
Fire Weather Warning
... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 5 PM CST
Monday for portions of south central and southwest Alabama for long
duration of low relative humidity below 25 percent...
* humidity... dropping below 25 percent by 11 am Monday and staying
below 25 percent until 5 PM Monday.
* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A red flag warning means that dangerous fire weather conditions are
either occurring now... or likely will occur. A combination of low
relative humidity and warm temperatures will create explosive fire
growth potential.
