The first tropical disturbance of the hurricane season 2022 formed Sunday afternoon in the north-central Gulf of Mexico.
The system moved ashore Sunday evening about 15 miles west-northwest of Pensacola, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Squalls associated with the low pressure area produced a maximum wind gust of 55 mph when it landed on Sunday evening.
At 8 a.m., it was located above south-central Alabama.
Heavy local rainfall associated with the system is expected to spread northeastward into parts of the southeastern United States over the next two days.
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Southwesterly winds off the west coast of the Florida Panhandle and the Alabama coast are gradually decreasing as the low moves farther inland.
Today’s forecast for Pensacola includes an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be from the south at 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chances of rain are slightly lower for Fort Walton Beach, 60%, and Panama City, 70%. Expect winds of around 20 mph, with gusts of up to 25 mph around Fort Walton Beach and around 15 mph in Panama City.
Weather radar shows storms moving through Florida Panhandle, Georgia
The 2022 hurricane season doesn’t officially begin until June 1, but storms can form at any time.
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