Special Weather Statement: Baldwin Central; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal

Affected area: Baldwin Central; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal

Severity: Moderate · Effective: July 18, 2026 5:52 pm · Expires: July 18, 2026 6:45 pm

At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Gonzalez, moving south at 25 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…
West Pensacola, Gonzalez, Orange Beach, Lillian, Myrtle Grove, and
Perdido Beach.

Precautionary / preparedness actions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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