Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Point Baker to near
Roeville to near Pea Ridge. Movement was east at 20 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...
Milton, Bagdad, Baker, Point Baker, Pea Ridge, and Roeville.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov