Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 8:26AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 6:26am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 826 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Wade, or 12 miles south of Lucedale, moving east
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Midtown Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, Satsuma, Semmes,
Tanner Williams, I65 And I165, I65 And AL 158, I10 And I65, Mobile
Regional Airport, and Wilmer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Mobile Inland; Mobile Central; George
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL