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Tornado Warning 37, NWS Mobile, AL

June 18, 2026Baldwin County, Alabama; Escambia County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2026, 7:40 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Alabama; Escambia County, Florida. It was in force for 20 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
Jun 18, 2026, 7:40 PM CDT (00:40 UTC)
Expired
Jun 18, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
20 min
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 223 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2026-06-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3512 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2026-06-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 117 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
3512 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
656 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.9
Supercell composite
11.0

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The text

As transmitted.

807 
WFUS54 KMOB 190040
TORMOB
ALC003-FLC033-190115-
/O.NEW.KMOB.TO.W.0037.260619T0040Z-260619T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
740 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
  Northwestern Escambia County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 12 miles east of Stapleton, or 13 miles southeast of
  Bay Minette, moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  east central Baldwin and northwestern Escambia Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3069 8770 3081 8770 3091 8732 3080 8730
      3079 8731 3074 8731 3072 8730
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 251DEG 44KT 3076 8759 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RD
2 follow-up statements
727 
WWUS54 KMOB 190048
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
748 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALC003-190057-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260619T0115Z/
Baldwin AL-
748 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BALDWIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3078 8754 3081 8758 3082 8760 3083 8761
      3091 8732 3080 8730 3079 8731 3078 8731
      3074 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 247DEG 39KT 3080 8751 

$$

FLC033-190115-
/O.CON.KMOB.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260619T0115Z/
Escambia FL-
748 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY...

At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles southwest of Bratt, or 15 miles south of Atmore,
moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Escambia County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3078 8754 3081 8758 3082 8760 3083 8761
      3091 8732 3080 8730 3079 8731 3078 8731
      3074 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 247DEG 39KT 3080 8751 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RD
754 
WWUS54 KMOB 190100
SVSMOB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
800 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

FLC033-190109-
/O.CAN.KMOB.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260619T0115Z/
Escambia FL-
800 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

LAT...LON 3078 8754 3081 8758 3082 8760 3083 8761
      3091 8732 3080 8730 3079 8731 3078 8731
      3074 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 251DEG 44KT 3084 8734 

$$

RD

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 18, 7:03 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile27 min
Jun 18, 7:09 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB81 min
Jun 18, 7:17 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin21 min
Jun 18, 7:18 PM CDTTornado WarningMOBBaldwin27 min
Jun 18, 7:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin40 min
Jun 18, 7:50 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBBaldwin, Escambia, Mobile3 hr
Jun 18, 7:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia31 min
Jun 18, 8:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB67 min
Jun 18, 8:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBCovington, Escambia2 hr
Jun 18, 8:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile46 min
Jun 18, 9:24 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB66 min
Jun 19, 12:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington36 min
Jun 19, 12:29 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBWashington3 hr
Jun 19, 9:44 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia47 hr
Jun 19, 11:13 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile7 hr
Jun 19, 11:24 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBButler, Crenshaw, Wilcox3 hr
Jun 19, 11:54 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBButler, Crenshaw, Monroe, Wilcox4 hr
Jun 19, 12:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington42 min
Jun 19, 1:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBConecuh, Covington, Escambia, Monroe54 min
Jun 19, 1:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBCovington, Escambia42 min
Jun 19, 2:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile58 min
Jun 19, 2:11 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBButler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Monroe4 hr
Jun 19, 2:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBConecuh, Escambia, Monroe55 min
Jun 19, 3:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin39 min
Jun 19, 3:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia46 min
Jun 19, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMonroe24 min
Jun 19, 3:37 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBClarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Wilcox4 hr
Jun 19, 3:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia53 min
Jun 19, 4:49 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBClarke, Washington3 hr
Jun 19, 4:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile35 min
Jun 19, 5:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile43 min
Jun 19, 5:33 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB72 min
Jun 19, 6:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin49 min
Jun 18, 7:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia50 min
Jun 18, 8:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa40 min
Jun 18, 8:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBSanta Rosa48 min
Jun 18, 8:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia33 min
Jun 18, 8:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa54 min
Jun 18, 9:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa35 min
Jun 19, 9:47 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBOkaloosa5 days
Jun 19, 4:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBSanta Rosa39 min
Jun 19, 4:36 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa3 hr
Jun 19, 6:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBOkaloosa3 hr

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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.