Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:22PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Opp to 9 miles northeast of
Lockhart to 3 miles east of Florala. Movement was east 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.
Locations impacted include...
Florala and Lockhart.
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.
Area Description:
Covington
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: