Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Dozier, or 16 miles south of Greenville, moving
southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dozier and Gantt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Butler; Crenshaw; Covington
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov