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Special Weather Statement, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this special weather statement at May 7, 2026, 12:39 PM CDT for Covington County, Alabama. It was in force for 51 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 7, 2026, 12:39 PM CDT (17:39 UTC)
- Expired
- May 7, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Hail
- 0.88 in
- Wind
- 30
County Covington County, AL
The radar
The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 248 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 507 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 83 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 185 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 256 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.7
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at May 7, 12:07 PM CDT, 32 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 1204 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026
- There is the potential for strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall through noon today.
- A Moderate risk of rip currents will occur today through the upcoming weekend.
Area forecast discussion, May 7, 12:07 PM CDT, 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mobile AL 1207 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026 ...New UPDATE... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 1204 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026 - There is the potential for strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall through noon today. - A Moderate risk of rip currents will occur today through the upcoming weekend. && .UPDATE... Issued at 1204 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026 TOR Watch 191 has expired, as a surface cold front moves towards the northern Gulf coast. Am not anticipating any additional watches in our area, with the ingredients for severe storms quickly decreasing. /16 && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 108 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026 Synopsis...Latest surface analysis is showing a stationary front extending from eastern Kentucky to southwest Louisiana. This front will soon begin to be pushed slowly southeastward as a cold front as surface high pressure builds in from the west across the middle Mississippi River through noon today. This front will be one of our focuses for the continuation of convection through the remainder of the night north of a line from Wiggins, MS to Andalusia, AL, and across the southern half of our forecast area throughout the morning hours. Looking aloft...a southern jet stream extending from Oklahoma to New England will get shunted a tad further southeastward as a large trough advances across the Great Lakes and Ohio River regions, putting our area in a slightly more favorable right entrance region. The cold front will eventually move south of the coast by late this afternoon and then stalls before lifting back northward as a warm front Friday afternoon and evening. After a brief dry period from mid-afternoon today through Friday morning, a resurgence of scattered to numerous showers and storms will occur Friday afternoon and evening, followed by numerous to widespread showers and storms late Friday night through the upcoming weekend as additional upper impulses traverse the region. The benefit these non-severe storms is the potential of more significant rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches to help ease the drought conditions over the forecast area. Severe thunderstorms...In coordination with The Storm Prediction Center, we have issued Tornado Watch 189 that remains in effect until 6 AM this morning as the current line of eastward moving thunderstorms creeps slightly southward as the surface front starts to move into our area. Ample warm air advection is ongoing with dewpoints ranging from 70-75 degrees already in place. The latest meso-analysis is showing surface based instability values around 1,000 to 2,000j/kg and mixed layer instability values around 1,000 to 1,500j/kg. Effective Bulk Shear is currently around 60 to 65 knots, and the maximum 2-6km AGL Lapse Rates are around 7.5C/km. Effective Storm Relative Helicity values are currently at around 200 to 325m2/s2. So, under these conditions we are anticipating all three types of severe weather impacts with damaging gusts and an isolated risk for marginal severe hail and tornadic activity. Although we expect the overall threat to slowly diminish, with this environment being largely maintained throughout the morning, a level 2/Slight Risk will cover all of the FL Panhandle and far southeast AL for the upcoming Day 1 Outlook, with damaging winds driving greatest severe threat. A drier and cooler airmass moves into the area behind a stronger cold front advancing off the coast by Monday morning with low temperatures Monday night dropping into the upper 40s and lower 50s interior areas and middle to upper 50s near the coast. /22 && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 616 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026 A line of showers and thunderstorms currently stretching west of east over the forecast area will continue to slowly shift south through the morning as a cold front over the western quarter of the area moves across the area. Low end MVFR conditions will precede IFR conditions in the convection. Operations will likely be impacted in and near the convection. Southwesterly winds 10 to 15 knots will shift to northwesterly behind the front's passage this morning. /16 && .MARINE... Issued at 202 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026 Light onshore flow increases to a light to moderate flow tonight into Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front. A light to moderate offshore flow develops behind the front, but quickly shifts to onshore temporarily over the weekend before a passing system brings back light to moderate offshore flow Sunday. /16 && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 202 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026 Daily rainfall, both over and north of the forecast area, is expected to cause rises in rivers. /16 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Mobile 82 63 76 66 / 90 0 40 60 Pensacola 82 66 77 69 / 80 0 30 60 Destin 81 67 78 69 / 70 0 20 50 Evergreen 81 57 75 59 / 100 0 20 70 Waynesboro 78 57 73 61 / 40 0 30 70 Camden 76 56 73 59 / 60 0 10 70 Crestview 84 61 78 63 / 90 0 20 50 && .MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. FL...None. MS...None. GM...None. &&
In the hours before
Local storm report, May 7, 9:54 AM CDT, 2 hours 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
954 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0920 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Alabama Port 30.38N 88.11W
05/07/2026 M36 MPH Mobile AL Mesonet
41 MPH Gust reported at the Buncaneer YC.
&&Local storm report, May 7, 10:11 AM CDT, 2 hours 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1011 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0942 AM Hail Fairhope 30.52N 87.90W
05/07/2026 M0.70 Inch Baldwin AL Public
0955 AM Hail 1 SW Summerdale 30.48N 87.71W
05/07/2026 E1.00 Inch Baldwin AL Public
&&Special weather statement, May 7, 10:33 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1033 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
FLZ205-206-071630-
Okaloosa Inland FL-Okaloosa Coastal FL-
1033 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN OKALOOSA COUNTY THROUGH
1130 AM CDT...
At 1033 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Wright, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, Eglin AFB, Valparaiso,
Mary Esther, Ocean City, Lake Lorraine, Shalimar, and Cinco Bayou.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for northwestern
Florida.
&&
LAT...LON 3038 8680 3060 8680 3061 8639 3037 8640
TIME...MOT...LOC 1533Z 271DEG 45KT 3055 8671
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
JPSpecial weather statement, May 7, 10:37 AM CDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
FLZ202>204-071615-
Santa Rosa Coastal FL-Escambia Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
1037 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN SANTA ROSA AND
SOUTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 1115 AM CDT...
At 1037 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Navarre, or 7 miles south of Bagdad, moving east
at 45 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...
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, Warrington, Gulf Breeze, Goulding,
Oriole Beach, Navarre, Navarre Beach, and Floridatown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for northwestern
Florida.
&&
LAT...LON 3032 8730 3058 8723 3060 8680 3038 8680
TIME...MOT...LOC 1537Z 265DEG 40KT 3049 8700
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
JPSpecial weather statement, May 7, 10:43 AM CDT, 1 hour 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1043 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
FLZ205-071630-
Okaloosa Inland FL-
1043 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL OKALOOSA COUNTY THROUGH
1130 AM CDT...
At 1042 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Crestview, moving east at 45 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for northwestern
Florida.
&&
LAT...LON 3060 8679 3078 8664 3085 8639 3061 8639
TIME...MOT...LOC 1542Z 265DEG 40KT 3067 8655
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
JPSpecial weather statement, May 7, 12:39 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1239 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026
ALZ060-FLZ205-071830-
Covington AL-Okaloosa Inland FL-
1239 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND
NORTHEASTERN OKALOOSA COUNTIES THROUGH 130 PM CDT...
At 1239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Laurel Hill, or 12 miles north of Crestview,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Florala, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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 3099 8639 3086 8639 3082 8659 3100 8665
3115 8619 3099 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 252DEG 46KT 3094 8654
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
JLHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 8:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Washington | 49 min |
| May 6, 9:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 40 min |
| May 6, 9:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Monroe | 44 min |
| May 6, 10:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Conecuh | 41 min |
| May 6, 10:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Choctaw | 25 min |
| May 6, 10:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Butler, Crenshaw | 50 min |
| May 6, 11:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 40 min |
| May 6, 11:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Choctaw | 41 min |
| May 7, 1:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 46 min |
| May 7, 2:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 51 min |
| May 7, 3:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 41 min |
| May 7, 5:22 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 38 min |
| May 7, 5:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Conecuh | 48 min |
| May 7, 5:46 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 3 hr |
| May 7, 6:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 43 min |
| May 7, 6:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 52 min |
| May 7, 6:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 46 min |
| May 7, 7:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 49 min |
| May 7, 8:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 49 min |
| May 7, 8:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 52 min |
| May 7, 9:06 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 24 min |
| May 7, 9:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 46 min | |
| May 7, 9:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 45 min |
| May 7, 9:56 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 38 min |
| May 7, 10:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 36 min | |
| May 7, 12:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington | 35 min |
| May 7, 2:23 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 97 min | |
| May 7, 6:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa | 50 min |
| May 7, 7:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Santa Rosa | 52 min |
| May 7, 8:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa | 50 min |
| May 7, 9:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 53 min |
| May 7, 10:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa | 57 min |
| May 7, 10:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Santa Rosa | 38 min |
| May 7, 10:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Okaloosa | 47 min |
| May 6, 7:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Perry | 35 min |
| May 6, 7:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 40 min |
| May 6, 10:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wayne | 25 min |
| May 6, 11:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Wayne | 3 hr |
| May 7, 12:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 58 min |
| May 7, 1:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Greene | 48 min |
| May 7, 4:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Perry | 39 min |
| May 7, 4:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George | 48 min |
| May 7, 7:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George, Stone | 37 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.