Showers and thunderstorms are expected early in the week, with conditions improving by the weekend just in time for the show.
NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — The Gulf Coast is in for a stormy stretch heading into Red, White and Blues Week, as the National Weather Service in Mobile is tracking a persistent pattern of showers and thunderstorms through midweek. Temperatures will remain above average, with highs ranging from the mid-80s to the low 90s throughout the week. The forecast affects Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Pensacola Beach, where the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show is set to take place. Residents and visitors along the coast should be prepared for heavy rain and frequent lightning through at least Tuesday.
Red, White and Blues Week runs July 15 through July 18, 2026, at Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island. Hosted by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, the event features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who are celebrating their 80th anniversary this year. America’s 250th anniversary adds to the historic significance of the 2026 show…