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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:33 PM May. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Tornado Watch
Issued: 2:50 PM May. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 191 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS PERDIDO BAY PENSACOLA BAY SYSTEM WESTERN CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
Tornado Watch
Issued: 2:50 PM May. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 191 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA ESCAMBIA OKALOOSA SANTA ROSA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BELLVIEW, BRENT, CRESTVIEW, DESTIN, EGLIN AFB, ENSLEY, FERRY PASS, FORT WALTON BEACH, GULF BREEZE, MILTON, MYRTLE GROVE, NICEVILLE, PACE, PENSACOLA, SEMINOLE, AND WRIGHT.
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