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Special Weather Statement: Escambia; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for inland Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. A strong thunderstorm is bringing wind gusts up to 50 mph to Century, Jay, Flomaton, and surrounding areas.
About Escambia County weather alert
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Affected area: Escambia; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland
Severity: Moderate · Effective: August 20, 2026 3:28 pm · Expires: August 20, 2026 4:00 pm
At 328 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pollard, or near Flomaton, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Century, Flomaton, Jay, and Pollard.
Precautionary / preparedness actions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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