Weather Advisory: Strong Storms

July 26, 2009

A line of strong thunderstorms will affect Baldwin…Escambia and
Santa Rosa counties…

At 356 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
line of strong thunderstorms from 5 miles north of Gateswood to 4
miles east of Chumuckla…moving north at 10 mph.

This line of storms will affect areas in and around…
Walnut Hill…McDavid…Oak Grove…Jay and Bratt through 445 PM CDT.

The primary threats from these storms are small hail…frequent

lightning…and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Winds this strong could

bring down dead or diseased trees and large limbs resulting in
serious injury or property damage. Local loss of electrical power may
result from downed power lines. Exercise extreme caution when
outdoors during such strong winds…or seek shelter in a safe home or
building until these storms have passed.

These storms could produce rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in a
short period of time…resulting in brief ponding of water around
low lying and poor drainage areas. Remember…do not drive your
vehicle into water covered roadways. The depth may be too great to
allow a safe crossing.

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