Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 12:48PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles west of Red Level to 4 miles southwest
of Elba. Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Andalusia, Opp, Florala, River Falls, Red Level, Laurel Hill,
Lockhart, Heath, and Gantt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Conecuh; Escambia; Covington; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov