Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:51PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Castleberry, or 8 miles north of Brewton, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Escambia
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
south central Alabama.
Area Description:
Escambia
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov