Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 1:47PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 147 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles west of Laurel Hill to near Baker to
11 miles west of Crestview. Movement was east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crestview, Baker, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Covington; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: