Fort Pickens to be closed ahead of inclement weather, officials say

PENSACOLA, Fla. ( WKRG ) — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced the closure of Fort Pickens ahead of potentially severe storms on Tuesday .

According to a news release, the Fort Pickens Area is closed until further notice starting on Monday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. for incoming inclement weather.

"Campers at the Fort Pickens Campground will need to evacuate by 4 p.m," the release said. "The rest of the Florida District areas will remain open for day use."

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Park staff is scheduled to assess the conditions on Thursday, Nov. 21, to determine an end date.

More information and updates can be found on Gulf Islands National Seashore's Facebook . For more information on the weather associated with this closure, visit WKRG's forecast page .