Hurricane UpdateHurricane Isaias: all locations open · some restaurants are in evacuation zonesIsaias: all open · some in evacuation zones

Hurricane Isaias has maximum winds of about 100 mph and is moving NE at 12 mph.

In effect now near our restaurants

  • Hurricane Warning: Crestview, FL · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Moss Point, MS
  • Storm Surge Warning: Moss Point, MS
  • Tropical Storm Warning: Chipley, FL
  • Tropical Storm Watch: Meridian (Hwy 19), MS · Meridian (N Hills), MS

Forecast timeline · as of Oct. 8, 1:45 PM CT

  • Thu, Oct. 8: Isaias is a hurricane (85 mph) in the Gulf, expected to strengthen
  • Fri, Oct. 9: Tropical-storm conditions begin; hurricane and storm surge warnings cover the coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle
  • Fri night–Sat: Landfall expected, with damaging wind, storm surge and flooding rain
  • Weekend: 3–7 inches of rain along the central Gulf Coast, locally up to 15 inches

Evacuation zones: Some of our restaurants are located in evacuation zones. If you are in an evacuation zone, promptly follow the instructions of your local officials. Restaurants in those areas may close or change hours as conditions develop.

Operations: All Southern Partners SONIC® locations are currently open. If conditions force any change to hours at a restaurant, we'll post it here right away.

Full storm update, radar & restaurant status →Latest forecast at hurricanes.gov →NHC Advisory 9 · Oct. 8, 4 PM CTAlerts from the National Weather Service update automatically.
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