Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:20PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Putnam to near Leroy.
Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jackson, Thomasville, Grove Hill, Saint Stephens, Leroy, Whatley,
Pine Hill, and Fulton.
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
south central and southwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov