1:50 PM – Strong storms continue to move eastward across portions of the area. These storms have a history of producing nickel to golf ball sized. pic.twitter.com/j4U0CHMe0K

— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 3, 2026

@rzweather @NWSMobile @TylerSmith_wx @jmorgan_wx @nwfltracking @SchlobohmAsa Had a pretty wicked severe storm rook through the Milton area around 1:35 pm CST. 50-60 mph wind gusts and mostly pea-sized but isolated dime-sized hail stones were observed ~3 mi WSW of Bagdad. pic.twitter.com/iWuWo5nNNW

— Benjamin Mashburn (Lower AL WX) (@AlFlor1) January 3, 2026

Dime size hail on Ridge Road in Brewton.

— Charles Smith (@schazncharge1) January 3, 2026

Hail in Brewton, AL up to nickel size. Thanks to Grace Cannon for the photo near Brewton Elementary School. https://t.co/1hhjIDbxEh pic.twitter.com/x4M8VPdREz

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 3, 2026

@rzweather up to dime size hail in Pace. pic.twitter.com/kneIBcGF2I

— Pace Patriot (@PacePatriot) January 3, 2026

Large hail stones falling in Milton@rzweather @NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/jkK4mWZBrH

— Sean McAllister (@nwfltracking) January 3, 2026

Severe storms near Milton, Pace, and Pea Ridge are producing up to quarter size hail.

These storms will move into Okaloosa County, FL and affect areas near Niceville and Eglin AFB within the hour.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 2:15PM for South-central Okaloosa County. pic.twitter.com/WgBtgEjwPA

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 3, 2026