10/09/2026
HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE β October 9 | 11 AM
π Isaias has been upgraded to a major hurricane according to US National Weather Service Mobile, Alabama. Now is the time to make last-minute preparations if you have not already. Impacts are expected to peak Friday afternoon and evening along the coast and into Saturday morning inland. Any remaining preparations should be completed as soon as possible this morning.
π¨ Evacuation orders remain in place for Zones A and B. This area includes Perdido Key, Innerarity Point, Pensacola Beach, and other low-lying areas. The evacuation order also includes anyone living in a mobile home or a low-lying area, regardless of your evacuation zone. Please take this notice seriously.
βΉοΈ For the latest local weather updates, emergency information, shelter information, county closures, and any changes related to the storm, visit https://bit.ly/3PhcKC9. You can also sign up for emergency alerts here: https://bit.ly/4dio2ij.
π§ ECUA will shut off water and sewer service on Pensacola Beach on Friday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m.
π¨ If you are staying in the Pensacola Bay Area, please check directly with your hotel, vacation rental, or other accommodations regarding their emergency plans, policies, and any updates that may affect your stay.
π¨ Visit Pensacola has been working with local hoteliers to gather available lodging for those seeking shelter. That information is available on our landing page. We are additionally asking Escambia County accommodations to complete a daily occupancy report: https://bit.ly/4yKwsuC
βοΈ Pensacola International Airport has closed to commercial operations as of 10 a.m. Central Time today. The reopening date and time remain to be determined and will depend on damage assessments and confirmation that operations can safely resume. Please check flypensacola.com for updates, and please check with your specific airline for updates.
Stay safe and prepared, Pensacola. We will share any updates on our site as needed: www.visitpensacola.com/weather/tropical-weather-updates/. This includes local shelter information, Escambia County Emergency Updates, and more.