Weather Advisory: Strong Storms

July 26, 2009

Another strong thunderstorm will affect Escambia and Santa Rosa
counties…

At 440 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 2 miles northwest of Jay…moving south at 5 mph.

This thunderstorm will affect areas in and around…

Dixonville and Jay through 530 PM CDT.

Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect earlier for north and central Escambia County
have been allowed to expire.

The primary threats from this storm 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 the storm has passed.

This storm 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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