Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles northwest of Laurel Hill, or 19 miles southwest of Andalusia,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Laurel Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama...and northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Escambia; Covington; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov