Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 14:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Roeville, or 13 miles north of Milton, moving southeast at 10 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... Roeville.
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 northwestern Florida.
Area Description: 
Santa Rosa Inland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov