Local Climate

Okaloosa's year-round pleasant weather contributes to the value of our diverse
 piece-of-paradise on the beautiful Emerald Coast!

The moderate year-round climate draws tourists throughout the year and delights our local residents, both young and young-at-heart.   Our mild fall and winter months allows for many outdoor activities.

The Gulf of Mexico moderates the weather throughout the year, tempering the cold northers of winter, and causing cool, refreshing breezes during the summer.

Fort Walton Beach Regional Count

Annual Precipitation                    53"
Average Annual Rain Days         110

As a coastal community, the weather affects the waters of our beautiful sugar-white beaches.  As such, the State of Florida together with federal organizations developed a flag warning system.  Information/warning flags are posted at public beaches reflecting the current tidal conditions.  For your enjoyment, and safety, please observe the warning flags flown at beaches.  The absence of a flag does not mean waters are safe.

A matter of interest for locals, visitors and prospective businesses is the knowledge of the hurricane season.  Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30.  In the last ten years two mid-range hurricanes hit the Emerald Coast; 1) Hurricane Opal October 1995, and 2) Hurricane Ivan September 2004.  Mild category hurricanes and tropical storms can be more frequent during the season.  These are comparable to a strong wind and rain storm.

Hurricane Relief

Following a hurricane, the communities and public servants of Northwest Florida and the State of Florida pull together to provide assistance.  This section will be updated with current situational information should a hurricane come to this area.

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
http://www.fema.gov   1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

State Emergency Response Team
http://www.floridadisaster.org

Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov

Local FEMA Hurricane Relief Center
348 Racetrack Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
752 NW Lovejoy Road
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
850-243-1525

Governor's donations website: http://www.FLAHurricaneFund.org

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