RT @atthestoorm: 5:46 PM, lightning strikes extremely close to me. I’m just fine 🙂

Milton, FL

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— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026

Loud thunderstorms are building into Milton, Point Baker, Pea Ridge (FL), @NASWF, and Bagdad.

Lots of lightning with this storm! https://t.co/UlNPxB2nlF

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026

Strong thunderstorms have developed this evening near Jay, Brownsdale, Munson, Barnett Crossroads, Mexia, Perdue Hill, Campbell, Molino, Cantonment, Nokomis, and Millry.

More pop-up storms are likely to develop over the next few hours. https://t.co/kDonBZpeXu

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026

Rain and storms are likely nearing peak coverage for today as we approach 5 o’clock. Downpours are happening near Baker, Milligan, Eglin AFB, Whitfield, Munson, Molino, Cantonment, Point Clear, Poarch, Sardine, Uriah, Salitpa, Coffeeville, and Yarbo. https://t.co/6bRiCBvIpV

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026

Big storms near Fairhope are producing quite a bit of lightning and occasional loud claps of thunder. Spotty storms are also happening near Dixonville, Fidelis, Wing, Deerland, Dorcas, Niceville, Stockton, Tensaw, Huxford, and Toddtown. https://t.co/3VBSyw3CTd

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026

Spotty, pop-up showers and thunderstorms continue to develop this afternoon across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Not expecting widespread severe storms.

Downpours noted at 2:56PM near Foley, Magnolia Springs, Summerdale, Niceville, Barnett Crossroads, Zimco, & Red Level. https://t.co/eNJL8eYeAs

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026

RT @NHC_Atlantic: Sat, Aug. 8 UPDATE: We are now following the potential development of 2 systems in the tropical Atlantic during the upcom…

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 08, 2026