Thunderstorms are moving into Perdido Key from the north. This is the view looking east. Thanks to Brylee Watson for the view! https://t.co/DG7rXwpGVv

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026

New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Pensacola metro valid until 5:30PM. Gusty winds possible across the entire Pensacola metro and near Beulah and Bellview shortly as storms build in from the north. https://t.co/3Sz9VJhmbi

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Escambia County in FL until 5:30pm.

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baldwin County in AL until 5:30pm.

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026

NWS Mobile has chosen to issue another Severe Thunderstorm Warning, this time for areas near Crestview, Duke Field, Deerland, and Dorcas in Okaloosa County, FL valid until 5:30PM.

Gusty winds are the main concern as this storm SLOWLY drifts south. https://t.co/lrByDxJHgp

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Okaloosa County in FL until 5:30pm.

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026

Strong, loud thunderstorms are in progress near Walnut Hill, Molino, Pace, Milton, Holt, Crestview, Deerland, Opp, Onycha, Dees, Grand Bay, and Irvington.

Pop-up storms will continue to be possible over the next few hours. https://t.co/c6tcbKidr9

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 17, 2026