Port Canaveral, FL – The US Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set Hurricane Condition Yankee for Port Canaveral: Sustained gale force winds are predicted within 24 hrs. Condition Yankee marks the last chance to further prepare Port Canaveral as well as mitigate potential heavy weather threats. Only essential Port personnel will report to work. As of 3:00 PM today, Port Canaveral will cease all operations and is closed until further notice. For continuing updates, monitor the Port's Facebook (@PortCanaveral), Twitter page (@PortCanaveral), website (www.portcanaveral.com/fyi), and the Port Status Hotline at 321-394-3411.