Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 4:52PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Beaumont to 5 miles east
of McLaurin. Movement was southeast at 25 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...
Beaumont, New Augusta, and McLain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Perry; Greene; George
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: