Latest Press Release:
**Tropical Storm IDA – Lengthening Windy Period**
The most current forecasts call for IDA to make land fall in Mobile county, AL. and to turn east sharply once it makes landfall. Although this has been a reasonably fast moving storm, the Gulf Breeze area is forecast to be subject to significant rainfall (estimates as high as 6 to 8 inches) and mild to moderate tropical force winds (30 to 50 mph winds) beginning this afternoon and continuing through early afternoon on Tuesday as the storm diminishes in strength.
Schools in both Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have been canceled for tomorrow.
A primary concern has been if the 3 Mile bridge will close. It is not possible to determine if, when, or for how long the bridge may be closed. As a general rule, the bridges are closed when the weather presents a significant hazard to vehicles. This determination is made by law enforcement officers on the scene.
Based on current forecasts, the Gulf Breeze Police Department does NOT expect the bridge to close.