Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement: Escambia; Escambia Inland
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Special Weather Statement for inland Escambia County, including Bratt and surrounding areas. A strong thunderstorm moving south could produce wind gusts up to 50 mph, potentially knocking down tree limbs.
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Affected area: Escambia; Escambia Inland
Severity: Moderate · Effective: August 19, 2026 5:12 pm · Expires: August 19, 2026 6:00 pm
At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
I65 And AL 21, or 4 miles north of Atmore, moving south at 10 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…
Atmore, McCullough, I65 And CR 1, I65 And AL 21, Bratt, and Poarch
Creek Reservation.
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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