Severe Weather Expected and FSU Panama City Closed Due to Hurricane Isaias

(POSTED 4:04 p.m. CT Friday, Oct. 9, 2026)

Weather conditions in the Panama City and surrounding areas are expected to deteriorate throughout Friday afternoon and evening. Please establish your safety plan and stay inside as severe weather is expected. Pay close attention to weather alerts from local weather authorities as heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, flooding, and tornadoes are possible.

Due to Hurricane Isaias and its expected impacts on the campus, Florida State University’s Panama City campus and the FSU Collegiate School will remain closed until further notice, effective immediately. All classes, events, and campus activities are canceled.

• Campus Access: All campus buildings, excluding Seminole Landing, are closed. Only essential business operations will continue.
• Instruction: Students should check Canvas regularly for updates, coursework adjustments, and instructions from their instructors.
• Resumption of Normal Operations: FSU Panama City currently expects to resume classes and normal business operations on Monday, Oct. 12.
•  We will continue to provide updates as conditions allow.

Important Safety Notice: The Campus Is Not a Shelter

Please be advised that the FSU Panama City campus is not designated or equipped to serve as a storm shelter.

If you need a safe place to seek shelter during the storm:

• Deane Bozeman School (located at 13410 Highway 77) is designated as a local area shelter. 

Stay Informed

• Monitor local weather forecasts closely before traveling.
• Check alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for university updates.
• Review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide (pdf) as you finalize your safety precautions.

Be safe!