Florida - United States   2026-05-07   Thursday   30.39N, -86.50W

Destin

Florida - United States
2026-05-07

Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 10:33AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Issue date: 2026-05-07T15:33+00:00

At 1033 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Wright, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Ocean City, Lake Lorraine, Shalimar, and Cinco Bayou.

Tornado Watch issued May 7 at 9:50AM CDT until May 7 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Issue date: 2026-05-07T14:50+00:00

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 191 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA ESCAMBIA OKALOOSA SANTA ROSA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BELLVIEW, BRENT, CRESTVIEW, DESTIN, EGLIN AFB, ENSLEY, FERRY PASS, FORT WALTON BEACH, GULF BREEZE, MILTON, MYRTLE GROVE, NICEVILLE, PACE, PENSACOLA, SEMINOLE, AND WRIGHT.