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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Baldwin County and south central Escambia County, including Pensacola, Brent, and Lillian, with 60 mph wind gusts expected through 5:30 PM.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL
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Affected area: Baldwin, AL; Escambia, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: August 17, 2026 4:52 pm · Expires: August 17, 2026 5:30 pm

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The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama…
South central Escambia County in northwestern Florida…

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gonzalez,
moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Gonzalez,
Goulding, Lillian, and Myrtle Grove.

Precautionary / preparedness actions

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov

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Randy Breland is the Managing Editor of NewsWK Pensacola, covering local government, public safety, and Gulf Coast community news. A retired U.S. military veteran and Pensacola resident, Randy brings a commitment to accuracy and accountability journalism to Escambia County and the surrounding region. He has called the Gulf Coast home for several years and covers breaking news, civic affairs, and community events across Northwest Florida. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randybreland/ To contact Randy you can email him at News@pensacola.newswk.com