Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 17:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:07PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:07pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glenwood, or 4 miles southeast of Luverne, moving southwest 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, Brantley, Dozier, and Glenwood.
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: 
Crenshaw; Covington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL