Residents Encouraged to Monitor Potential Severe Weather Tonight

Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor the enhanced risk for severe weather expected to impact the county tonight, March 4. 

A line of storms will move across the area late this afternoon and continue into the evening, with the timing for Escambia County expected to be between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service of Mobile. Potential threats include damaging straight-line winds and possible tornadoes as strong as EF2.

The following advisories are also in effect for Escambia County:

• Wind Advisory: Sustained wind speeds around 20-30 mph. Frequent strong wind gusts up to 40-45 mph. When: 12 p.m. Tuesday to 12 a.m. Wednesday. Where: The entire area.  
• Coastal Hazards: High Risk of Rip Currents, High Surf and Gale Warning. When: Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5 Where: The entire coastline. High surf will build to 7-11 feet from noon Tuesday through Wednesday. Minor beach erosion is possible. Gale conditions are expected for the Escambia County coastline, including bays and sounds.

Residents are encouraged to remain weather aware and continue monitoring the forecast for updates. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and know your safe place ahead of time. 

For more information, monitor the local media and legitimate online and social media sources like Escambia County Emergency Management, US National Weather Service Mobile and Florida SERT. 

More information on what to do before, during and after a storm is available online at MyEscambia.com/BeReady. You can also like Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook and follow @EscambiaBeReady on Instagram for the latest news and updates on emergencies impacting our community.