Special Weather Statement: Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal

Affected area: Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal

Severity: Moderate · Effective: July 7, 2026 2:50 pm · Expires: July 7, 2026 3:30 pm

At 249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Pace, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Gonzalez, Pace, Goulding,
Myrtle Grove, Pea Ridge, and Floridatown.

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