Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:04PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Highland Home, or 12 miles east of Fort Deposit, moving south 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...
Luverne, Rutledge, Petrey, and Highland Home.
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:
Butler; Crenshaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: