Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 7:06PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 706 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of New Augusta, or 7 miles southwest of Richton,
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.
Locations impacted include...
Richton, Beaumont, and New Augusta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov