Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Point Baker, or 5 miles north of Milton, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Crestview, Pace, Milton, Bagdad, Baker, Pea Ridge, Roeville, Point
Baker, and Floridatown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov