Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Escambia County, Alabama
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 18 at 5:38PM CDT until August 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
At 538 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Riverview, or 9 miles southeast of Brewton, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... East Brewton, Jay, Pollard, and Riverview.
Effective August 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM ET · Expires August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mobile AL
Expires
August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
39 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Escambia County, Alabama?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (39 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Escambia County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Escambia County, Alabama as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Santa Rosa County.