Escambia County orders evacuations as storm surge forecast reaches 6-9 feet

Escambia County officials are urging residents in vulnerable coastal areas to evacuate immediately as forecasters predict storm surge could reach between 6 and 9 feet, according to a Citizen Portal News Florida alert.

Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key are among the areas most at risk from the surge, officials warn. The evacuation order underscores the serious threat posed by what appears to be an approaching tropical system.

Residents in evacuation zones should leave as soon as possible and head inland to higher ground. More details on the specific evacuation order, timeline, and affected neighborhoods were not immediately available in the initial alert.