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Dale County Emergency Management Agency, 168 S Merrick Avenue, Ozark, AL (2026)

06/19/2026

Good morning,

A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather exists for the entire region today.

Bottom Line:
Moisture associated with the remnants of Arthur continues to move across the Tri-State as it merges with a cold front. A Flood Watch remains in effect today for Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwest Georgia, which closely aligns with a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall; there is a Marginal (Level 1 of 4) to Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk of Excessive Rainfall elsewhere.

Overview:
Flood Potential: Heavy rainfall is the primary concern at this time. A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall exists across Southeast Alabama. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall implies the potential for numerous flash floods, especially where higher end totals occur (A Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario), and may only occur a few times per year. Rainfall totals are generally forecast between 3" to 7" through tonight (including yesterday), but there is the potential for a Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario of 8” to 12” especially in Southeastern Alabama. These amounts over a short period may result in dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.

There is also the potential for minor river flooding along the Choctawhatchee, Pea, and Shoal River basins should very heavy rainfall occur. Moderate river flooding cannot be ruled out if the high-end totals materialize, mainly on the Choctawhatchee and Shoal.

Severe Potential: In terms of severe weather, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts today. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms remains in place across the region today.

Beach Conditions: There is a high risk of rip currents along the Walton, Bay, and Gulf County beaches through Sunday, and the Franklin County beaches through Saturday. A High Surf Advisory is also in effect for Walton and Bay County beaches through late Friday morning with surf up to 6 feet and minor beach erosion.

06/18/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

COFFEE, DALE, COFFEE, GENEVA, HOUSTON, AND HENRY COUNTIES UNTIL 10 PM.

06/18/2026

Good morning,

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather exists for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today.

Bottom Line:
Tropical Storm Arthur weakened to a low-pressure area as of last night. Moisture associated with the remnants of Arthur will move across the Tri-State as it merges with a cold front today into Friday. A Flood Watch remains in effect today and Friday for Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwest Georgia, which closely aligns with a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall; there is a Marginal (Level 1 of 4) to Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk of Excessive Rainfall elsewhere.

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather exists for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms across the rest of the region today into tonight and again on Friday.

Overview:
Flood Potential: Heavy rainfall is the primary concern at this time. A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall exists across Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwest Georgia. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall implies the potential for numerous flash floods, especially where higher end totals occur (A Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario), and may only occur a few times per year. Rainfall totals are generally forecast between 3" to 7" from today through Friday, but there is the potential for a Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario of 8” to 12” especially in Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Southwestern Georgia. These amounts over a short period may result in dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.

There is also the potential for minor river flooding along the Choctawhatchee, Pea, and Shoal River basins should very heavy rainfall occur. Moderate river flooding cannot be ruled out if the high-end totals materialize, mainly on the Choctawhatchee and Shoal.

Severe Potential: In terms of severe weather, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes today and again on Friday. There is now a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms remains in place across the rest of the region today into tonight and again on Friday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia.

Beach Conditions: There is a high risk of rip currents along the Walton, Bay, and Gulf County beaches through Sunday, and the Franklin County beaches through Saturday. A High Surf Advisory is also in effect for Walton and Bay County beaches from late this morning through late Friday morning with surf up to 6 feet and minor beach erosion.

06/17/2026

THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL DALE COUNTY IS CANCELLED at 1:52 PM

06/17/2026

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Dale County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 138 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles northeast of Ozark, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Dale County, including the following locations...Beamon, Skipperville, Phillips Crossroads, Ward Bridge, D***s Crossroads, Roberts Crossroads, Mabson, and Arguta.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

06/17/2026

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Dale County in southeastern Alabama...
Southeastern Coffee County in southeastern Alabama...
Central Geneva County in southeastern Alabama...
Northwestern Houston County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 145 PM CDT.

* At 1256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of Geneva, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Daleville, Geneva, Enterprise, Fort Rucker, Ozark, Hartford, Level Plains, Newton, New Brockton, Clayhatchee, Coffee Springs, Chancellor, Kellys Crossroads, Hunt Field, Waterford, Hooper Stage Field, Knox Field, Lytle, Lucile, and Gerald.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

06/17/2026

Good morning,

Rainfall amounts have increased.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday and Friday for Southeast AL, the FL Panhandle, and portions of Southwest GA. The potential for dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is increasing.

There is now a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms on Friday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest GA.

Bottom Line:
While chances for development have decreased slightly, Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) could become a Tropical Storm today off the TX Coast before making landfall near the TX/LA border tonight. Tropical storm conditions are NOT forecast for our area. However, heavy rain from PTC #1 is forecast to move over the area Thursday and Friday, and the potential for dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is increasing. A Flood Watch is in effect on Thursday and Friday for Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwestern Georgia, which closely aligns to a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall; there is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall elsewhere. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms across much of the region from Thursday into Thursday night and again on Friday.

Overview:
Regardless of development chances, the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) are forecast to move inland across the Southeast, impacting our area Thursday into Friday. Again, Tropical storm conditions are NOT forecast for our area.

Heavy rainfall is the primary concern at this time. There is a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall across Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwestern Georgia. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall implies the potential for numerous flash floods, especially where higher end totals occur (A Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario), and may only occur a few times per year. Rainfall totals are generally forecast between 2" to 5" on Thursday and Friday (these amounts have increased), but there is the potential for a Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario of 5” to 10” especially in Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Southwestern Georgia. These amounts over a short period may result in dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.

On the severe side of things, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes on Thursday and Friday. As such, there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather across much of the region from Thursday into Thursday night. The Marginal Risk will continue on Friday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest GA

06/16/2026

Good morning,

Bottom Line:
• A High Rip Current Risk is expected to return to the beaches in Walton, Bay, and all of Gulf County by Wednesday and continue into the upcoming weekend. Surf heights on Thursday and Friday are forecast to be around 4 feet.
• There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall today across much of the region. Occasional rounds of heavy rainfall are likely through the end of the week, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia.
• There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather from late this morning through early tonight across the region.

Overview:
Severe Storm Risk: The Storm Prediction Center has placed Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend, and portions of Southwest Georgia in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Localized pockets of damaging wind gusts are possible, potentially impacting trees and power lines, from late this morning through early tonight.

Excessive Rain Risk: There is the potential for heavy rainfall through the end of the week, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. The Weather Prediction Center has placed much of the region in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for today. Through the end of the week, forecast rainfall amounts are expected to range from 2-3 inches, with locally higher amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. Ponding on roadways and isolated flash flooding may occur with the heaviest rain.

A High Rip Current Risk is expected along the Walton, Bay, and all of the Gulf County Beaches beginning late tonight through the upcoming weekend (we have high confidence in this forecast). Surf heights along Bay and Walton Counties will be around 4 feet on Thursday and Friday. For the Franklin County beaches, the rip current risk will increase on Wednesday and Thursday, but the high risk is expected to hold off until Friday and Saturday, although we cannot rule it out sooner because confidence in the forecast is lower here.

06/15/2026

Good morning,

Bottom Line:
• A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon for far Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend.
• There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather this afternoon and evening in portions of Southwest Georgia.
• A High Rip Current Risk remains in effect for Walton, Bay, and the West-facing Gulf County beaches today and tonight.
• Looking ahead, Heavy Rainfall potential exists from Monday through Wednesday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia, where there is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall

Overview:
A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon for heat indices ranging from 104 to 110 degrees. Tonight, warm low temperatures in the middle to upper 70s will not provide much relief from the daytime heat. Those sensitive to heat or lacking adequate cooling or hydration could be impacted.

Severe Storm Risk: The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of Southwest Georgia in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Isolated damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible, in addition to dangerous and frequent lightning.

A High Rip Current Risk is in effect for the beaches in Walton, Bay, and West-facing Gulf County today and tonight. Similar to Saturday, onshore flow will become increasingly brisk, increasing the rip current risk throughout the day. Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to stay out of the surf where red flags are flying.

Excessive Rain Risk: Looking ahead from Monday through Wednesday, the potential for heavy rainfall leading to isolated flash flooding increases, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. The Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of this region in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall on Monday. Most likely rainfall amounts from Monday through Wednesday are forecast to range from 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts of 6 inches possible. Heavy rain may cause ponding on roadways and isolated flash flooding.

05/28/2026

Good morning y'all!
The unsettled pattern rolls along, and I thought I'd dive a little deeper into our pattern this morning.

We will have a cold front slowly slide toward our area from the northeast late today and continuing to slip southward into the weekend. Meanwhile, our winds turn more southwesterly this afternoon as high pressure over the Atlantic moves farther east out to sea. This moves the best rain chances over the next several days toward the FL Panhandle, FL Big Bend, and southwest GA with a slightly different direction of the sea breeze pushing inland. We'll also have an upper-level disturbance moving in from the west today and tomorrow. All of these features plus deep tropical-like moisture will keep rain chances high through the next several days, lingering into early next week. We'll continue piling up the rain totals as well with most seeing 2-4" of rain over the next 7 days. A few may see 6"+ by early next week. Additionally, this persistent southwesterly flow will keep the rip current risk high along all our beaches through Saturday.

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