Okeechobee County Advisory on HURRICANE MILTON - MILTON3-100724-1PM
As of Monday, October 7, at 1:00 P.M. Okeechobee County has these important updates: Residents should complete all storm preparations no later than Tuesday evening. Okeechobee County is currently under a HURRICANE WATCH and FLOOD WATCH. Increased rainfall is expected in the days leading up to landfall, with tropical storm or hurricane conditions Wednesday lasting 12-18 hours. This forecast has the potential to change in the coming days.SHELTERS will be opening on TUESDAY 10/8/24 at 5:00 p.m. SPECIAL
HELENE-092524-1PM Okeechobee County Advisory on Hurricane Helene
As of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Okeechobee County has these important updates:EXPECTED CONDITIONS: Okeechobee County can expect frequent wind gusts in excess of 40 mph on Thursday. Windy conditions will increase through the morning and peak in the afternoon hours. Conditions should clear around midnight tomorrow night.UPDATED CLOSURES: Okeechobee County facilities and parks, City of Okeechobee facilities, Property Appraiser, the administration offices of the Sheriff, Public Schools,
HELENE-092524-10AM Okeechobee County Advisory on Tropical Storm Helene
As of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Okeechobee County has these important updates: Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Helene. Okeechobee County is currently under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING. The County can expect increased rainfall, possible tornados, and localized gusts expected to be 40-50 miles per hour. Okeechobee County remains under a LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY and LEVEL 2 PARTIAL ACTIVATION: County officials are continuing to participate in
PTC9-092324-6PM Okeechobee County Advisory on Potential Tropical Cyclone 9
As of Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Okeechobee County has these important updates:Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone (PTC) 9. Okeechobee County is currently not under any Watches or Warnings. The County can expect increased rainfall, possible tornados, localized wind gusts, and hazardous boating conditions as PTC 9 passes through the Gulf of Mexico over the coming days.At this time, the Emergency Operations Center remains at a level 3