Everybody keeps asking where I am and what we’re expecting, so here’s the picture. I’m in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. My location is circled on this map, along with the forecast cone, hurricane-warning areas, and tornado-watch areas. Here’s what the National Weather Service is forecasting for our area tonight into early Saturday: 💨 WIND: Peak sustained winds of 30–40 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph in North Walton, which includes DeFuniak Springs. Gusts that strong can damage trees and power lines. Power outages and blocked roads are possible. 🌧️ RAIN: The 4:05 p.m. North Walton forecast calls for another 2–4 inches, with locally higher amounts. The newer 4:21 p.m. forecast for DeFuniak Springs says MORE THAN 4 inches is possible tonight. Rainfall can vary considerably depending on where the bands set up. 🌊 FLOODING: Flash flooding is possible. Low spots, poor-drainage areas and roads can become dangerous quickly. Never drive through floodwater. 🌪️ TORNADOES: Walton County remains under a tornado watch scheduled to expire at 8 p.m. Central tonight. The broader tornado threat can continue overnight, so that expiration is not an all-clear. Keep emergency alerts on and take shelter immediately if a tornado warning is issued for your location. ⏰ TIMING: Strong winds and dangerous weather are a concern tonight into early Saturday. Conditions at one moment do not tell you what the next rainband will bring. The cone shows uncertainty about where the CENTER of the hurricane will travel. It does NOT show the full area that can experience dangerous weather. We can be affected even if the center stays west of us. This map is a snapshot from October 9, 2026: the 4 p.m. Central NHC forecast, warning areas checked at 4:26 p.m., and the 4:05 p.m. North Walton local forecast. Check current alerts before relying on or resharing it. Thank you to everyone checking on us. Please keep everyone in the storm’s path in your prayers, and share this so people understand what our area could face. ❤️ #HurricaneIsaias #DeFuniakSprings #WaltonCounty #FloridaPanhandle #HurricaneWarning - @truecrimewithnatashac