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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, including Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Ferry Pass. The storm brings 60 mph wind gusts with potential damage to trees and structures.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
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Affected area: Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: August 19, 2026 4:55 pm · Expires: August 19, 2026 5:45 pm

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The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida…
South central Escambia County in northwestern Florida…

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 455 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of
Ferry Pass, moving southeast 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, Gulf Breeze, Goulding, Bagdad, Oriole Beach,
and Floridatown.

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