The first day of 2026 in the books, with a beautiful sunset to end it with. 📍Milton, FL@rzweather @spann @tropicalupdate pic.twitter.com/xE95VBuvY3

— Morgan ⚡️ (@jmorgan_wx) January 1, 2026

New Year Sunset Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @AlanSealls @CloudAppSoc @AlabamaWXNet #alwx #NewYear2026 pic.twitter.com/jd3oeEXuLS

— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) January 1, 2026

Beautiful sunset scene at Munson, Florida in Santa Rosa County this evening sent in by Stevie Foley.

Have a great evening! @NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/rtGJ317ngG

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 1, 2026

Clear to mostly clear skies are in store for the area tonight, with lows typically ranging from the lower 40s inland to the lower 50s at the coast. pic.twitter.com/SIIFHrSAFU

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 1, 2026

2024 Rose Bowl vs. 2026 Rose Bowl pregame look pic.twitter.com/jThO8RbD8k

— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) January 1, 2026

The Storm Prediction Center maintains a Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid for Saturday for all of northwest Florida and much of southwest Alabama.

The concern will be thunderstorms that may produce brief tornadoes, gusty winds, and large hail.

Timing: 4AM to 4PM. pic.twitter.com/4aju7Yg9nU

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 1, 2026

Warmer today, with temperatures expected to top out in the mid to upper 60s. pic.twitter.com/z56vVA7nGD

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 1, 2026