Special Weather Statement for Escambia; Covington; Escambia Inland +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Covington, Escambia, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Inland
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What is happening
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Riverview to 7 miles southwest of Laurel Hill. Movement was south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Riverview to 7 miles southwest of Laurel Hill. Movement was south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Crestview, Brewton, Century, Flomaton, Baker, East Brewton, Jay, Laurel Hill, Pollard, and Riverview.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:12PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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