Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday morning. By Thursday afternoon-Friday morning, the Panhandle will be experiencing effects. Winds will begin increasing late Tuesday through Friday; wind speeds vary from central (15-25mph) to western (35-40mph) Panhandle. Gusts up to 50mph are anticipated throughout the counties. Rainfall is projected to receive two inches or less, depending on how far to the west you are located. Northwest Florida is not projected to see major impacts; likely effects will be increased wind speeds, rain, and turbulent ocean conditions. The western side of the Panhandle is currently not expected to experience any extreme weather. They might even be lucky enough to maintain power throughout the storm.
HOWEVER, forecasts are consistently being updated so it is best to regularly check live Hurricane Ian projections to keep up-to-date. Additionally, residents are encouraged to prepare as though they will be impacted by the hurricane to stay safe. Fill your vehicles with gas, secure loose objects outside, have a healthy stock of non-perishables, and practice smart hurricane preparation. Additionally, officials are asking that everyone stay off of and out of the water from Tuesday evening until Saturday.
The Immersive Art Space in Jacksonville is hosting a temporary Beyond Van Gogh experience until November 27th. The exhibit offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the work of Van Gogh. Over 300 works of art are projected in more than 4 trillion pixels over 30,000 square feet of exhibit space from the floors to the ceilings. The projections are not simple renderings but flexible and living; they morph in conjunction with a soundtrack available on Spotify. The exhibit also shows a half-hour film that traces Van Gogh’s life through his paintings.
The Jackson County Extension Office is hosting a guided walk at Three Rivers State Park this September 30th. The hike will begin at 8am and take participants along the Dry Creek Loop Trail. The trail is a distance of .60 miles and should be completed by 11am at the latest. The hike is rated as a beginner to moderate hike. The guide will talk about the terrain, habitat, flora, fauna, and more. 
This Saturday, September 24th, is the first annual Tri-County Plant Swap. The event is free and open to the public; it will run from 11am – 1pm (EDT). The Plant Swap is a social for gardeners of all levels to come together and chat about plants, swap goods, and more! There will be bulbs, seeds, seedlings, plants, produce, gardening books, pots, and more to swap. If you want to participate, please remember to label all seeds, cuttings, and plants with the name (common and scientific preferred). Additionally, Pemberley Farm will have some of its homemade goods for sale. The event will be held at 1745 Ben Road in Chipley. Ben Road turns East off Highway 77 just South of Wausau. Visit the 
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