Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 13:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Castleberry, or 15 miles northeast of Brewton, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... Andalusia, McKenzie, River Falls, Castleberry, Red Level, Heath, and Gantt.
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: 
Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL