Loud thunderstorms continue this evening across inland areas of southwest Alabama. Storms near Thomasville, Scyrene, Packers Bend, Mexia, Monroeville, Belleville, Repton, Evergreen, Johnsonville, and Paul continue to produce a lot of lightning. https://t.co/etZFwcMX8n
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 20, 2026
RT @redheadedchef32: Got this on hyperlapse, and made it a photo. Lighting towards gulf shores. @rzweather @spann @WKRGEd https://t.co/IIjb…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 20, 2026
A NOTE ABOUT THE TORNADO WARNING AT EGLIN TODAY… This issue has come up multiple times over the years. It is my understanding that Eglin Air Force Base issues their own weather warnings that are disseminated to military members and families. Eglin chose to issue one of their internal tornado warnings today.
This is a totally different system than the National Weather Service warnings that are the industry standard. To be clear, there WAS a severe thunderstorm warning and a flash flood warning today for portions of southern Okaloosa County that were issued by the local National Weather Service office. There was never a tornado warning issued by @NWSMobile for ANY local county today, however, nor did I see any signatures that warranted a tornado warning.
I “go live” across social media platforms whenever a tornado warning is in effect. Our policy includes Okaloosa County. I am thankful to be able to say every time Okaloosa County has been under a tornado warning since 2016, we have been live covering the situation. redzoneweather.com/coverage outlines our coverage commitment.
Hope this clarifies. Have a great evening!
@rzweather Stormy, rainy night, almost sunset in Daphne pic.twitter.com/e0h6WxCqyg
— Jonathan Thompson (@crimsonscholar) August 20, 2026
RT @jmorgan_wx: an INCREDIBLE sunset to end the day!
📌 Milton, FL
@rzweather @rzweather @GCStormChasers @NWSMobile https://t.co/oQVdGYt8…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 20, 2026
RAIN AND STORMS CONTINUE… We’re finally seeing the intensity of the strong thunderstorms come down across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Rain and loud storms continue near Beatrice, Monroeville, Pineview, Brewton, Range, Excel, Magnolia Springs, Foley, and Gulf Shores.
Consistent, moderate rain continues across much of Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.
Rain and storms will steadily fade in the hours ahead.
RT @TylerSmith_wx: Flash flooding and a microburst in the distance this evening on dauphin island pkwy. in Mobile, AL. https://t.co/2nGRME7…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 20, 2026
