Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 6:12am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mill Creek to 6 miles northeast of Ovett
to 5 miles north of Macedonia. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Waynesboro, Richton, Clara, State Line, and Buckatunna.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wayne; Perry; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov