Current forecasts show Bay County getting tropical storm-force winds as early as Thursday morning. The NWS says showers are likely in Panama City Beach on Wednesday with a chance of showers persisting through Friday night. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s throughout the week.

Most people know about Port Panama City. They pass every time they cross the Hathaway bridge. But what most people don’t realize is that Port Panama City has a huge impact Bay County’s economy. Port officials say that impact will continue to grow.