Severe Thunderstorm Warning 129, NWS Mobile, AL

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WWUS54 KMOB 192144
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
444 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

ALC053-192153-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SV.W.0129.000000T0000Z-260819T2200Z/
Escambia AL-
444 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3103 8715 3102 8727 3121 8730 3126 8714
      3107 8704
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 337DEG 6KT 3112 8718 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
237 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...New DISCUSSION, MARINE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 237 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

- Abnormally hot conditions continue with another Heat Advisory in
  effect for all locations Thursday as afternoon heat indices
  rise into the 108 to 112 range. Additional heat advisories will
  likely be needed through the rest of the week.

- Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will continue to be capable of
  producing brief heavy rainfall and locally strong to damaging
  wind gusts.

- There is a Moderate risk of rip currents for area beaches in
  Florida through Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 237 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

We issued the next Heat Advisory for our entire forecast area for
Thursday as high temperatures again will be in the middle to upper
90s, and when combined with surface dewpoints ranging from 73 to
77 degrees, maximum apparent temperatures (heat indices) should
range from 105-110 degrees. The same is expected for Friday, so
expected more Heat Advisories to come.

For the past couple of days we have seen convection develop inland
each afternoon and move southward, with many producing damaging
thunderstorm wind gusts. We expect the same for this afternoon,
and Thursday and Friday afternoons as we remain along the eastern
periphery of an upper ridge to our west with an upper trough
digging southward over the eastern CONUS. As daytime heating leads
to decreasing stability each afternoon, the environment will be
supportive of a few strong to marginal severe storms capable of
gusty surface winds, small hail, and frequent lightning as SBCAPE
values escalate to around 3,000 to 4,000j/kg. As a result, the
Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk of severe weather
outlooked for our area today and Thursday. Friday is a wait and
see situation.

With the base of the upper trough reaching it's southernmost
extent (into the northeastern Gulf) by the weekend, this will
place our region in a deep northerly flow pattern, advecting in a
drier air mass with PWATs dipping below 1.5 inches. There is also
the potential for a surface boundary to enter our forecast area
over the weekend. While this won't have much affect on the ambient
temperatures, it should be enough to lower surface dewpoints and
heat indices to where advisories will not be needed. In addition,
there is a much lower chance of storms, so it is shaping up to be
a nice weekend.

The rip current risk gradually tapers as we head through the rest
of the week, with a moderate risk for the Florida Panhandle
becoming a low risk by Friday. A low risk will remain for the
Alabama coastline through the end of the week. /22

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1248 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through Thursday morning. Showers and
thunderstorms will develop after 19z and move southward into early
evening before dissipating. MVFR ceilings and periods of LIFR/IFR
visibilites are expected with the stronger storms, along with
frequent lightning and heavy rain. Impact to operations may occur.
southwesterly wind 5 to 10 knots during the day will become light
overnight. /22

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 237 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

A light to occasionally moderate mostly westerly flow pattern
persists into next week. Winds are expected to shift northwesterly
late each night and then southwesterly in the afternoon. Isolated
to potentially scattered showers and storms can be expected each
morning with locally higher seas and winds near storms. /22

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      76  95  75  95 /  10  30  10  40
Pensacola   79  94  78  93 /  10  30  20  40
Destin      80  93  79  92 /  10  40  10  30
Evergreen   73  98  72  97 /  20  40  30  60
Waynesboro  74  99  73  98 /  20  30  20  50
Camden      74  97  73  95 /  10  30  30  50
Crestview   74  96  73  96 /  10  40  20  50

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for ALZ051>060-261>266.

     Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday for ALZ051>060-
     261>266.

FL...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for FLZ201>206.

     Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday for FLZ201>206.

MS...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for MSZ067-075-076-078-
     079.

     Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday for MSZ067-075-076-
     078-079.

GM...None.
&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
245 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

ALZ060-FLZ205-192030-
Covington AL-Okaloosa Inland FL-
245 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN COVINGTON AND
OKALOOSA COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM CDT...

At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 14 miles west of Florala, moving
south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Crestview, Baker, and Laurel Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3060 8639 3062 8680 3100 8673 3100 8669
      3103 8670 3119 8670 3113 8638
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 007DEG 8KT 3101 8657

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

JP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
326 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

ALZ261-263-192115-
Mobile Inland AL-Mobile Central AL-
326 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL MOBILE COUNTY
THROUGH 415 PM CDT...

At 326 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wilmer, or 14 miles northwest of Midtown Mobile, moving southeast at
10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Midtown Mobile, Semmes, Tanner Williams, Mobile Regional Airport, and
Wilmer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3061 8840 3066 8841 3087 8842 3090 8841
      3092 8823 3069 8812
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 320DEG 10KT 3080 8833

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
415 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

ALZ264-FLZ201>204-192200-
Baldwin Central AL-Escambia Inland FL-Santa Rosa Coastal FL-
Escambia Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
415 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL BALDWIN...WEST
CENTRAL SANTA ROSA AND CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM
CDT...

At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Gonzalez, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Ferry Pass, Ensley, and Gonzalez.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3056 8747 3072 8745 3070 8713 3047 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 283DEG 7KT 3061 8735

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
416 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0408 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNE Wright            30.45N 86.63W
08/19/2026                   Okaloosa           FL   Broadcast Media

            Flash flooding reported around HCA Florida
            Fort Walton Beach Destin Hospital, including
            a pickup truck partially submerged by flood
            waters.

&&

JFB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
418 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

FLZ203-204-192200-
Santa Rosa Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
418 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SANTA ROSA COUNTY
THROUGH 500 PM CDT...

At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Bagdad. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Bagdad and Pea Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 8720 3042 8720 3043 8717 3043 8719
      3045 8719 3044 8718 3044 8717 3048 8716
      3049 8715 3052 8717 3062 8714 3059 8689
      3037 8694
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 275DEG 3KT 3050 8706

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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