Claudette Closing In on Panhandle

Tropical Storm Claudette is not gaining much strength, so the NHC forecast discussion remains the same as evening approaches: a landfall somewhere in the Northwest Florida panhandle, copious amounts of rain, and moderately high winds.

Very light occasional rain drops are being felt at times in isolated locations on the beach and Gulf Breeze peninsula. One report we received is that by 4 pm lead storm bands had begun raining in isolated spots over Pensacola and at mainland points north.