Intense thunderstorms continue across parts of Escambia (AL), Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Covington, and Conecuh counties this evening.
Torrential downpours are happening near Brewton, East Brewton, Dixonville, and Boykin. pic.twitter.com/OcWwN1hVG5
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
PROLIFIC lightning is happening across parts of Covington and Okaloosa counties this evening. Storms near Wing, Lockhart, Florala, and Brooklyn are producing tremendous amounts of lightning.
When thunder roars, go indoors! pic.twitter.com/nK7u8GlNJx
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Flash Flood Warning for Okaloosa County in FL until 10:15pm Wednesday.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Strong to severe thunderstorms are happening near Andalusia, Carolina, Libertyville, Gantt, Harold, Milton, and Crestview.
Lots of lightning in these storms, but no tornado risk. pic.twitter.com/tfNOSgI4o5
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Walton County in FL until 4:45pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Santa Rosa County in FL until 4:30pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County in FL until 4:00pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Rain and storms continue this afternoon near Lillian, Elberta, Bellview, Pine Forest, Ensley, Pensacola, Niceville, Baker, Holt, Onycha, Red Level, and Duke Field.
More storms will develop over the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/pDeakMciCs
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
This time last year, we were in between Hurricane Hanna and Hurricane Isaias. The most recent tropical system this year was Hurricane Elsa a few weeks ago. Next name on the list: Fred.
Looks like Fred won't form over the next 5 days. Good news! pic.twitter.com/iY3fJwIbRy
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
MORE STORMS POPPING UP… Showers and thunderstorms are beginning to become more numerous across the region this afternoon. Showers are most numerous right now near the northwest Florida beaches. Showers are also developing across northern Covington County.
Scattered downpours are likely over the next several hours.
New Graphical NOWCAST for isolated to scattered thunderstorm development the next few hours through 4PM CDT. Gusty winds to 40mph, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and heavy rainfall can be expected in any thunderstorms. Storms will generally move to the south and southeast. pic.twitter.com/Cs4dEmjbFG
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) July 28, 2021
STORMS IN OKALOOSA COUNTY… A few small showers and thunderstorms have developed in southern Okaloosa County near Mary Esther, Niceville, and Harris. These storms are slowly drifting southeast.
More storms are expected to pop up over the next several hours.
We have some hot, humid days ahead! P.M. storms will continue to be the norm over the next 7 days. pic.twitter.com/c1aOW6bulh
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
HEAT INDEX AS HIGH AS 112° TODAY; P.M. STORMS LIKELY… Another oppressively hot, humid day is on tap for south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s this afternoon while heat index values will be in the 105-112 degree range. Thunderstorms are expected to rapidly develop this afternoon into this evening. This hot, humid pattern with P.M. storms is expected to continue over the next several days and into next week. The good news is, despite our hot weather pattern, the tropics are quiet with no new tropical storms expected to form through the weekend. I’ve got all of your Wednesday morning forecast details below.
P.M. SHOWERS & STORMS LIKELY IN DAYS AHEAD… Seemingly randomly placed showers and thunderstorms will develop today (mainly this afternoon into this evening) and over the next few days as our seasonal summer pattern continues. Not every locale will have rain before the end of the day each day, but most will have rain at times today and on Thursday. We trend slightly drier as we go into the weekend.
TROPICS QUIET… The Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean are not expected to support tropical storm formation over the next 5 days, per the latest Tropical Weather Outlook issued by the National Hurricane Center.
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See all the details in your Wednesday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great day!
Heat index values will be in the 105-108° range this afternoon into the early evening hours. QUITE hot!
Showers and storms are expected to bubble up throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/a58ROA7wjH
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
STORMS NEAR CITRONELLE… Showers and thunderstorms in parts of Mobile and Washington counties in southwest Alabama are gradually moving to the west into Mississippi. Intense lightning continues near Citronelle and Earlville in northern Mobile County.
A few rumbles of thunder will be possible overnight, but most spots should remain dry. Another round of showers and storms is likely on Wednesday.
Powerful CG lightning bolt caught on my weather cam in Molino, Florida, around 8:00PM CDT. @WEARAllenStrum @rzweather @ThomasGeboyWX @NWSMobile @spann @StormHour pic.twitter.com/cmgyfK6jcP
— Asa Schlobohm (@SchlobohmAsa) July 28, 2021
⚡️Lightning hit a fence post in Bay Minette, AL tonight and caused a fire. Thanks to Ben White for the photo! pic.twitter.com/5C6djuGhhb
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
Mammatus tonight at Andalusia, AL. Thanks to Cody Lee for the view! @NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/NKLdUdWV5A
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 28, 2021
STORMS SLOWLY PUSHING WEST… Scattered thunderstorms continue to slowly push west across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Heavy rain is happening near Molino, Brewton, Wallace (AL), and Andalusia.
Some pretty solid anti-crepuscular rays this afternoon in Molino, Florida. @WEARAllenStrum @rzweather @ThomasGeboyWX @NWSMobile @spann @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @CloudAppSoc pic.twitter.com/Nr9gTfzZOh
— Asa Schlobohm (@SchlobohmAsa) July 27, 2021
Big storms are happening across much of northern @OkaloosaCounty this evening. Storms are also firing up near Milton, Pace, and Parkerville. pic.twitter.com/QX7m7joNrH
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 27, 2021
Walton County this afternoon. #FLwx #WXTwitter @smithwjhg @rzweather pic.twitter.com/fXx6V1fmv7
— Jenna Loves the Sky (@JenLovesTheSky) July 27, 2021
