CRESTVIEW — The National Weather Service has issued weather alerts for Northwest Florida.
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, and an additional hazardous weather outlook is set through Wednesday morning.
Weather advisories
According to the National Weather Service website, "A wind advisory means that winds of 25-39 mph or frequent gusts of 30-39 mph are expected." This can cause "driving difficulty, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."
Severe thunderstorms expected in Northwest Florida include possible tornadoes, golf ball-sized hail and extreme wind guest are expected near midnight in Florida.
Openings
The Crestview weather shelter at Community of Christ church will open about 5:30 p.m. today due to the forecast. The church is located at 398 West First Avenue, Crestview.
Closures
Northwest Florida State College has stated that all campuses are closed today as of 4 p.m., and classes, campus activities and offices are closed as of 4 p.m. Feb. 23. Normal campus activities will resume at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Crestview shelter to open, college closures set