Alabama, Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/10/2026 13:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 10, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Laurel Hill, or 12 miles west of Florala, moving east 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... Florala, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.
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: 
Covington; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL