Alabama, Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Laurel Hill, or 17 miles north of Crestview. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Baker, Jay, and Riverview.
Instruction: 
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. This storm 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.
Area Description: 
Escambia; Covington; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov