Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:19PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Chatom to 6 miles
southwest of Saint Stephens to 4 miles northwest of McIntosh.
Movement was southeast at 25 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...
Jackson, Citronelle, Chatom, Leakesville, Chunchula, Saint Stephens,
Wagarville, Leroy, Gulfcrest, Deer Park, Tibbie, Calvert, Mount
Vernon, Millry, State Line, Fruitdale, McIntosh, and Movico.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central and southwestern Alabama...and southeastern
Mississippi.
Area Description:
Washington; Clarke; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Wayne; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov