Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:48PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Baker, or 18 miles northwest of Crestview, moving
southeast at 15 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 and Baker.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama...and northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov