GULF ISLANDS CLOSES

Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed all day-use areas ahead of  the projected severe weather from Tropical Storms Marco and Laura. All campers are expected to leave by 10 a.m. today. Closed areas include the Fort Pickens area, Perdido Key area, including Johnson Beach, Opal Beach area and the Okaloosa area. The areas will remain closed until further notice. Highway 399, J. Earle Bowden Way, and the Naval Live Oaks day use areas will remain open until further notice.