Hurricane Information

General Hurricane Season: 1 June - 30 November

Hurricane Evacuation Authorization Guide for DTS

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Check out the most frequently asked questions about Hurricanes

How to Submit Your Evacuation Voucher


Air Force Personnel Accounting and Assessment System Mobile App 

How to download AFPAAS on iPhone (click here) and Android (click here)

AFPAAS Web Browser (click here)


Family Disaster Plan CY22

Local Guides by County

Straight Talk Line: (833) 787- 8855 / (833) STR - 8TLK

                                    (813) 304 - 1697 (on base only)

Hurricane preparedness brief

National Hurricane Center and Local Weather Service WATCH & WARNING

 

Tropical Storm WATCH

Sustained winds of 39 - 73 mph are possible within the specified area in the next 48 hours

Tropical Storm WARNING

Sustained winds of 39 - 73 mph are expected within the specified area in the next 36 hours

Hurricane WATCH

Sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected within the specified area in the next 48 hours.

Hurricane WARNING

Sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected within the specified area in the next 36 hours.

NOTE: A Warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water and/or waves continue even if winds are less than hurricane force.

Hurricane Conditions

HURCON 5: Destructive winds are possible within 96 hours (2). 

HURCON 4: Destructive winds are possible within 72 hours. 

HURCON 3: Destructive winds are possible within 48 hours. 

HURCON 2: Destructive winds anticipated within 24 hours. 

HURCON 1: Destructive winds anticipated within 12 hours. 

HURCON 1C: Caution: Winds of 40-57 mph/35-49 knots sustained are occurring. 

HURCON 1E: Emergency: Winds of 58 mph/50 knots sustained and/or gusts of 69 mph/60 knots or greater are occurring. 

HURCON 1RRecovery: Destructive winds have subsided and are no longer forecast to occur; survey and work crews are permitted to determine the extent of the damage and to establish safe zones around hazards (e.g. downed power lines, unstable structures). Non-essential personnel are asked to remain indoors.