Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:33PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Niceville to 6 miles east
of Bagdad to 10 miles west of Molino to 4 miles north of Spanish
Fort. Movement was south at 15 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...
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Wright, Fort Walton
Beach, Ensley, Daphne, Warrington, Fairhope, Niceville, Gonzalez,
Destin, Gulf Shores, Eglin AFB, Foley, Pace, Milton, Valparaiso, and
Gulf Breeze.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Baldwin Central; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov