May 7, 2026

3 SE Dees - 2 WNW Saint Elmo Preliminary ground survey confirms low end EF1 damage northeast of Grand Bay, Alabama. Maximum intensity of 88 mph was found on Jim McNeil Loop Road where several large tree limbs were down over a compact area. The tornado tracked southeast and produced sporadic damage on Dedicated Road where a horse trailer was flipped and more trees were damaged. After passing over Old Pascagoula Road, additional tree damage with downed limbs and snapped trees were found on Wells Road West. Satellite data will be examined in the coming weeks to confirm the starting point of the tornado, which is likely further to the northwest in wooded areas over Jackson Creek east of Grand Bay Wilmer Road.

NWS EF Scale: EF1