Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles north of Pennington to 7 miles
southeast of Snell. Movement was southeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Butler, Lisman, and Pennington.
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
southwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Choctaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov