Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Silas, or 17 miles north of Chatom, moving
southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Choctaw and north central Washington Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Choctaw; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov