Tornado Watch For Florida West Panhandle

PENSACOLA, Florida  — The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, issued an update at 9:54 PM CST on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, confirming that Tornado Watch 22 remains active until 1 AM CST on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This watch covers multiple counties in south central and southwest Alabama, as well as northwest Florida, as a severe weather system continues to pose significant risks across the region.

The watch includes the following counties:

In South Central Alabama:

Butler

Conecuh

Covington

Crenshaw

Escambia

Monroe

In Southwest Alabama:

Baldwin

In Northwest Florida:

Escambia

Okaloosa

Santa Rosa

This alert affects numerous cities, including Andalusia, Atmore, Bay Minette, Bellview, Brantley, Brent, Brewton, Crestview, Daphne, Destin, Eglin AFB, Ensley, Evergreen, Ferry Pass, Flomaton, Fort Walton Beach, Greenville, Gulf Breeze, Gulf Shores, Homewood, Luverne, Milton, Monroeville, Myrtle Grove, Niceville, Opp, Pace, Pensacola, Seminole, and Wright.

Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for potential tornadoes, quarter-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 60 mph, as part of a broader severe weather event impacting parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Authorities recommend staying updated through local broadcast media, weather radio, or weather app notifications and having emergency plans in place to ensure safety as the storm system moves eastward through the night