10/06/2026
⚠️ UPDATE: As of 2 p.m., there is now a 100% chance of tropical system development over the next seven days.
🌪 What this means: EGLIN IS NOW AT HURCON 5
You may hear our installation refer to different HURCON (Hurricane Condition) levels.
‼ HURCON levels are strictly for ON-BASE. If you reside off-base, please continue following your local county/city emergency management advisories.
Know what each HURCON level means so you and your family can stay prepared:
🔴 HURCON 5: Surface winds in excess of 58 mph (50 knots) could arrive within 96 hours.
🔴 HURCON 4: Surface winds in excess of 58 mph (50 knots) could arrive within 72 hours.
🔴 HURCON 3: Surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive within 48 hours.
🔴 HURCON 2: Surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive within 24 hours.
🔴 HURCON 1: Surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive 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. All outside activity is strictly prohibited.
🔴 HURCON 1R (Recovery): 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 establish safe zones around hazards (e.g., downed power lines, unstable structures). Non-essential personnel are asked to remain indoors.
To get the latest updates on the installation, follow Eglin Air Force Base for status updates. If you’re off the installation, follow the National Weather Service and your local county emergency management agencies.
