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Destin, FL Est. 2020 · Online Edition
The Emerald Coast Independent · Reader-supported
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Category: Weather & Coast

Tropical weather, surf, beaches, waterways, and the coastal environment.

Weather & Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Passes South of Okaloosa County

Emergency water, radios, flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, and documents arranged outside a shuttered coastal home.
Guides & Resources

Hurricane Season on the Emerald Coast: A Practical Preparedness Guide

Green, yellow, single red, double red, and purple beach warning flags displayed beside the Gulf.
Guides & Resources

Know the Flags: An Emerald Coast Guide to Beach Warnings and Rip Currents

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