Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:34PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Atmore to 6 miles west of
Bratt to 8 miles east of Bay Minette. Movement was southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Atmore, Century, Flomaton, I65 And AL 21, and Bratt.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
south central and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Escambia; Escambia Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov