Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 17:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:41PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 741 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Naftel, or 7 miles southwest of Meadville, 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. Locations impacted include... 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