{ "id": "2026-10-08-florida-state-university-hurricane-isaias-operations", "slug": "florida-state-university-hurricane-isaias-operations-2026-10-08", "institution": { "name": "Florida State University", "shortName": "FSU", "state": "FL", "type": "public-r1", "alertSystemName": "FSU Alert / @FSUAlert", "enrollment": 44000 }, "incident": { "date": "2026-10-08", "type": "hurricane", "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification", "resolution": "resolved", "headline": "Panama City campus closes, then Tallahassee is told to stay inside", "headlinePublic": "Panama City campus closes, then Tallahassee is told to stay inside", "summary": "Florida State [closed the Panama City campus](https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108001807863582797) for Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, then [told people on the main campus to remain inside](https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108621041048379603) as Hurricane Isaias passed.", "outcome": "The Oct. 10 post said the threat had passed Tallahassee and Panama City and that dining would resume at 11 a.m. Saturday. Truncated @FSUAlert posts from the same storm were not added." }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "timestamp": "2026-10-07T14:17:55-04:00", "channel": "twitter-x", "verbatimText": "Florida State University is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias in the southwestern Gulf and its potential impact on campuses in the Florida Panhandle.\n\nUniversity officials are coordinating with public safety partners and the National Weather Service as the system develops. While the storm’s track, strength and timing remain uncertain, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, power outages, downed trees and gusty winds are possible.\n\nUniversity operations remain normal at this time. FSU will take appropriate action as conditions warrant.\n\nIndividuals are strongly encouraged to monitor local forecasts, particularly before traveling. Please review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather.\n\nContinue to check http://alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for the latest university updates.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2107898228939346122", "sourceDescription": "@FloridaState", "annotations": [ "Dual fxtwitter read 2026-10-12. sha256 52ce4863547d2e6067b54572d673f46c9133edd5fb944415a3bddb424c3c0ea6.", "Thread checked 2026-10-12: these six @FloridaState posts are the storm notices with complete text. @FSUAlert posts in the same window were cut off mid-word and were not added." ], "characterCount": 839 }, { "sequence": 2, "type": "update", "timestamp": "2026-10-07T21:09:30-04:00", "channel": "twitter-x", "verbatimText": "Due to Tropical Storm Isaias and its potential impact, Florida State University’s Panama City campus will close Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9. This includes all classes, events and campus activities.\n\nThe FSU Collegiate School in Panama City will also close Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9.\n\nEssential business operations will continue during the closure. Employees designated by their departments as essential personnel should consult with their supervisors regarding work expectations and scheduling.\n\nStudents should check Canvas regularly for updates and instructions from their instructors.\n\nFSU Panama City expects to resume classes and normal business operations on Monday, Oct. 12.\n\nUniversity officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind everyone to review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather. \n\nIndividuals are strongly encouraged to monitor local forecasts, particularly before traveling, and to follow the guidance of local and state officials.\n\nAccording to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, strong winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf and rip currents are possible beginning Friday.\n\nContinue to check http://alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for the latest university updates.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108001807863582797", "sourceDescription": "@FloridaState", "annotations": [ "Dual fxtwitter read 2026-10-12. sha256 39b80b6a6c4b5f78fe1f8ec09d581e794f2ca28a5c5086f95384e9789ba2236e.", "Thread checked 2026-10-12: these six @FloridaState posts are the storm notices with complete text. @FSUAlert posts in the same window were cut off mid-word and were not added." ], "characterCount": 1357 }, { "sequence": 3, "type": "update", "timestamp": "2026-10-08T11:32:06-04:00", "channel": "twitter-x", "verbatimText": "Due to Hurricane Isaias and its potential impact, Florida State University’s Tallahassee campuses will shift to remote classes and work from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 9. \n \nCampuses in Tallahassee will suspend normal business operations at noon on Friday. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. \n \nIn addition, FSU's Coastal and Marine Lab in St. Teresa will close Friday, Oct. 9. \n\nEssential business operations will continue on campus. \n \nEmployees designated by their departments as on-site essential personnel should consult with their supervisors regarding work expectations and scheduling. \n \nSalaried employees whose job duties cannot be performed remotely and who are not designated as on-site essential personnel will be granted administrative leave. \n \nStudents should check Canvas regularly for updates and instructions from their instructors. \n \nCampus housing and dining operations will continue throughout the weather event, and additional support facilities will be available during limited hours. \n \nAdditional details on student services will be shared on http://alerts.fsu.edu. \n \nMany events scheduled for Friday and throughout the weekend will be canceled. Please check event calendars and sponsors for more details. \n \nFSU expects to resume classes and normal business operations on Monday, October 12. \n \nUniversity officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind everyone to review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather. \n\nIndividuals are strongly encouraged to monitor local forecasts, particularly before traveling, and to follow the guidance of local and state officials. \nAccording to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf and rip currents are possible beginning Friday. \n \nContinue to check http://alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for the latest university updates.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108218886877217091", "sourceDescription": "@FloridaState", "annotations": [ "Dual fxtwitter read 2026-10-12. sha256 6965e27d5255baf6fe8032ac8e119aedd5126fce3da52efacbf94c7dc558ead9.", "Thread checked 2026-10-12: these six @FloridaState posts are the storm notices with complete text. @FSUAlert posts in the same window were cut off mid-word and were not added." ], "characterCount": 1996 }, { "sequence": 4, "type": "update", "timestamp": "2026-10-09T14:10:07-04:00", "channel": "twitter-x", "verbatimText": "Weather conditions in Tallahassee and surrounding areas are anticipated to further deteriorate throughout Friday afternoon and evening. Expect heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds with flooding and tornadoes possible. Please stay weather aware, protect yourself, continue to monitor weather conditions, and DO NOT travel into the path of the storm.\n\nWe strongly encourage individuals on the main campus and in the Tallahassee area to REMAIN INSIDE after 7 p.m. tonight and until the storm passes. It will be unsafe to go outside as Hurricane Iasiaspasses through the area. Students in residence halls on campus should continue to follow the direction of University Housing staff. Students living off campus should follow the direction of local emergency management officials. Additional protective action instructions may be issued via FSU Alerts as needed.\n\nContinue to refresh http://alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for updates.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108621041048379603", "sourceDescription": "@FloridaState", "annotations": [ "Dual fxtwitter read 2026-10-12. sha256 7006259ac771c6f0b0337277cd9d323e565ae90e562e3c313124a73f8f4431d3.", "Thread checked 2026-10-12: these six @FloridaState posts are the storm notices with complete text. @FSUAlert posts in the same window were cut off mid-word and were not added." ], "characterCount": 950 }, { "sequence": 5, "type": "update", "timestamp": "2026-10-09T18:32:28-04:00", "channel": "twitter-x", "verbatimText": "Conditions have deteriorated and are expected to worsen. STAY INSIDE. If caught outside, take shelter immediately in a sturdy enclosed building. \n\nHeavy rainfall, strong wind gusts and a potential for tornadoes may remain in the area through at least Saturday. Check http://alerts.fsu.edu or 850-644-INFO for updates.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108687065034457431", "sourceDescription": "@FloridaState", "annotations": [ "Dual fxtwitter read 2026-10-12. sha256 e515209a619df07701e4219766ee2af939f907cca82bbd7172b2fb196444ac2d.", "Thread checked 2026-10-12: these six @FloridaState posts are the storm notices with complete text. @FSUAlert posts in the same window were cut off mid-word and were not added." ], "characterCount": 317 }, { "sequence": 6, "type": "all-clear", "timestamp": "2026-10-10T08:17:09-04:00", "channel": "twitter-x", "verbatimText": "The severe weather threat from Hurricane Iasiashas passed Tallahassee and Panama City. There is a slight tomarginal risk of additional severe weather possible today and this evening as some gusty winds and rain persist. \n\nIndividuals should exercise extreme caution and avoid debris. Please report any new or previously undiscovered hazardous campus conditions related to the storm to FSUPD at 850-644-1234. Individuals should follow the instructions of local authorities for their surrounding areas.\n\nDining and other student services will resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Saturday.\n\nContinue to refresh http://alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for updates.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2108894605005439292", "sourceDescription": "@FloridaState", "annotations": [ "Dual fxtwitter read 2026-10-12. sha256 ad1e76c9a36ed0a439ee6e02316f56170e3c6eb750926f1f5792772db5bf7990.", "Thread checked 2026-10-12: these six @FloridaState posts are the storm notices with complete text. @FSUAlert posts in the same window were cut off mid-word and were not added." ], "characterCount": 674 } ], "context": "Florida State posted the storm sequence from [@FloridaState](https://x.com/FloridaState/status/2107898228939346122). 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