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Special Weather Statement: Baldwin Central; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Baldwin counties. Strong thunderstorms moving across Pensacola, Milton, and nearby communities may produce wind gusts up to 50 mph and knock down tree limbs.
Affected area: Baldwin Central; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal
Severity: Moderate · Effective: August 18, 2026 6:33 pm · Expires: August 18, 2026 7:30 pm
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Niceville to 6 miles east
of Bagdad to 10 miles west of Molino to 4 miles north of Spanish
Fort. Movement was south at 15 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…
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Wright, Fort Walton
Beach, Ensley, Daphne, Warrington, Fairhope, Niceville, Gonzalez,
Destin, Gulf Shores, Eglin AFB, Foley, Pace, Milton, Valparaiso, and
Gulf Breeze.
Precautionary / preparedness actions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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