Hurricane Warning issued for Extreme South Walton as storm approaches

A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, and Freeport in Extreme South Walton by the National Weather Service. Expect tropical storm force winds of 35-45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning, along with life-threatening storm surge flooding of 4-7 feet possible. Please prepare for significant wind and flooding damage and heed evacuation orders if issued.