Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:13PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Bratt, or 10 miles south of Atmore, moving south
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central
Baldwin and northwestern Escambia Counties.
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:
Baldwin Inland; Baldwin Central; Escambia Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: