Eglin Air Force Base Declares Highest Hurricane Alert

Eglin Air Force Base commander declared Hurricane Condition 1E on Wednesday evening as sustained winds reached at least 58 mph, requiring all personnel to shelter in place and restricting outdoor movement. All base gates closed except for exit-only use at the medical facility, with operations to resume once the installation commander determines conditions are safe.

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