Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:25PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 15 miles south of Andalusia,
moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crestview, Florala, Baker, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.
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:
Escambia; Covington; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov