Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:38PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 737 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Brantley to near Opp to 8 miles northwest
of Laurel Hill. Movement was east at 60 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...
Daleville, Elba, Abbeville, Geneva, Enterprise, Headland, Dothan,
Fort Rucker, Ozark, Hartford, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Level
Plains, Slocomb, Samson, Newton, New Brockton, Ariton, and Pinckard.
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.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.
Area Description:
Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov