Alabama, Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 12:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 14 miles west of Florala, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Crestview, Baker, and Laurel Hill.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Covington; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov