Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Escambia County, Florida
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 17 at 4:52PM CDT until August 17 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
SVRMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama... South central Escambia County in northwestern Florida... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gonzalez, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Gonzalez, Goulding, Lillian, and Myrtle Grove.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mobile AL
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Escambia County, Florida?
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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
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