Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 6:28PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 628 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Gilbertown, or 16 miles south of Butler, moving
southeast at 10 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...
Coffeeville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Choctaw; Washington; Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov