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What's happening in and around the Holt, Fla., community.

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CHELCO is working to restore power to the area. Almost the entire electric system was down after Hurricane Isaias blew through. https://t.co/rck5PJd5c6

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The Baker transfer station on Charlie Day Road will open tomorrow.

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There is no boil water notice for Holt Water members. The pump did not lose power during Hurricane Isaias. https://t.co/2ury7Mnjay

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Okaloosa County will open a hurricane relief supply distribution point with water, tarps and MREs at the public library from 1-5 p.m. today. https://t.co/3jmimjbOrS

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Oct. 11: Calm after the storm. The forecast for the upcoming week is pretty simple: Sunny with highs of 90° and lows between 60-64° through Friday. 85° today, 89° tomorrow/Columbus Day. Lows of 61° both nights.

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Holt hurricane recovery is underway. Lots of downed trees & power lines. And it was a busy 24 hours for Holt Fire District. https://t.co/ujcqAa644Z

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The tornado risk will continue through the night with the greatest risk to the east of the storm—that would be us.

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Oct. 9 Isaias 4 p.m. update: Isaias has turned north toward us, moving at 17 mph. This is a fast-moving storm with “extremely dangerous and damaging hurricane-force winds.” Max winds are at 115 mph, Cat 3. NHC says little change is expected before landfall.

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Tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m.

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10/9 4AM: Isaias is intensifying to be a Cat 3 storm. The NHC is forecasting some wind shear prior to landing to knock it down to a Cat 2, but it will be a dangerous storm w/damaging winds, heavy rain & tornados. Expect power outages. Landfall tonight/earlytomorrow.

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10/8 10PM update: Isaias is a Cat 2 storm w/wind speeds near 105 mph. It is forecast to briefly become a major hurricane, Cat 3, w/115 mph winds within the next 24 hours; however, wind shear will cause some weakening before landfall sometime tomorrow night or early Saturday.

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Mid-Bay Bridge tolls have been suspended.

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10-8, 1PM storm impacts update: We have a Level 2 tornado risk tomorrow as Isaias makes it way here. The tornado threat can happen well before the hurricane arrives. EF2+ tornadoes that may stay on the ground for a bit are possible. 3-7" of rain, up to 10" possible.

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10/8 7 a.m. map update: Isaias is still traveling E-NE but is expected to make a turn toward the NE today followed by a turn north tomorrow. Strengthening to a Cat 2. NWS-Mob is forecasting landfall tomorrow night. We'll be under a Level 2 (out of 5) tornado risk Fri & Sat.

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10-7 10 p.m. NHC update: Isaias is nearing hurricane strength—will be one soon. We’re now under a hurricane warning. The system is expected to remain a dangerous Cat 2 hurricane through landfall. Track keeps ticking east, closer to us with each update. Next update is at 4 a.m.

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Okaloosa County has issued a county-wide state of emergency. Included in this article is information on evacuations, shelters, and more. https://t.co/KUKqqXj1zN

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4 p.m. NHC update: TS Isaias is quickly intensifying and is expected to be a hurricane by tomorrow morning with further strengthening through Friday morning. It is forecast to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday.

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A number of closures have already been announced due to the upcoming hurricane. https://t.co/gsFcJ328um

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Okaloosa County schools will be closed tomorrow and Friday. County officials are expecting high winds, storm surge, flash flooding and the potential for tornadoes beginning as early as Friday mid-day. As a reminder, Monday is a scheduled teacher workday. Classes resume Tuesday.