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Special Weather Statement: Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for inland and coastal Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Strong thunderstorms are bringing wind gusts up to 50 mph and potential waterspouts across Pensacola, Pace, Milton, and nearby waters.
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Affected area: Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal
Severity: Moderate · Effective: August 20, 2026 2:58 pm · Expires: August 20, 2026 4:00 pm
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing strong winds and waterspouts over marine areas
along a line extending from near Gonzalez to 5 miles north of
Navarre. Movement was south at 10 mph.
HAZARD…Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Warrington,
Gonzalez, Pace, Milton, Gulf Breeze, Goulding, Bagdad, Myrtle Grove,
Oriole Beach, Navarre, Molino, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Pea
Ridge, and Floridatown.
Precautionary / preparedness actions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near areas of water, get out and move indoors or inside a
vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the
parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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