Tropical Weather Update
October 7, 2026 | 1:00pm
School district officials continue to remain in close communication with Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. Weather experts expect our area to experience high winds, storm surge, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes beginning as early as Friday mid-day. The Okaloosa Public Safety Department will open shelters as needed, with the possibility of using one of our schools as a shelter. This system is expected to make landfall as a high-end category 1 or 2 along the northern gulf coast on Friday evening or Saturday early morning.
Due to the anticipated weather conditions and evacuation protocols, Okaloosa County Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 to alleviate additional roadway pressures and to provide our families and school district employees with sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements in preparation for the storm. Schools will communicate directly with families regarding any school events, extracurricular activities, or athletic events that may be impacted.
As a reminder, Monday, October 12, is a scheduled Teacher Workday. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, October 13.
We will continue to closely monitor the storm and provide updates as needed through text messages and callouts, as well as on our website and social media channels.
Thank you, and stay safe.
Tropical Weather Update
October 6, 2026 | 5:30pm
District officials are in communication with Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we closely monitor a tropical system in the Gulf. At this time, it is too early to determine the storm’s path or any potential impacts to our area.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed through text messages and callouts, as well as on our website and social media channels.