The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Mobile on Monday, March 16, from 3:10 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.. This warning applies to Baldwin, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile, Escambia, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties.
Pensacola area weather radar
What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 3:10 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information:
“THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 a.m. CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA COVINGTON CRENSHAW ESCAMBIA IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA BALDWIN MOBILE IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA ESCAMBIA OKALOOSA SANTA ROSA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDALUSIA, ATMORE, BAY MINETTE, BELLVIEW, BRANTLEY, BRENT, BREWTON, CRESTVIEW, DAPHNE, DESTIN, EGLIN AFB, ENSLEY, FERRY PASS, FLOMATON, FORT WALTON BEACH, GULF BREEZE, GULF SHORES, LUVERNE, MILTON, MOBILE, MYRTLE GROVE, NICEVILLE, OPP, PACE, PENSACOLA, PRICHARD, SARALAND, SEMINOLE, TILLMANS CORNER, AND WRIGHT.”
How do you stay safe during a tornado?
During a tornado, the National Weather Service recommends:
- Get as low as possible. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest safety.
- Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
- Avoid windows.
Remember, tornadoes can move across hills and even bodies of water, so always seek shelter if one is nearby – your elevation or proximity to water are not natural sources of protection.
What should you do if you’re driving during a tornado warning?
If you’re driving, especially on interstates or highways, do not try to outrun a tornado – they can move quickly and change direction without warning.
If a tornado warning is in effect, look for ways to safely leave the road and get out of your vehicle. The safest option is to seek shelter in a sturdy building…