Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:46AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:46am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 646 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Pea Ridge, or 5 miles southwest of Bagdad, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crestview, Milton, Bagdad, Baker, Floridatown, and Pea Ridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for northwestern
Florida.
Area Description:
Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov