Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Baker, or 13 miles southwest of Crestview, moving
southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Okaloosa and east central Santa Rosa Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov