Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Millry, or 12 miles east of Waynesboro, moving
southeast 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...
Millry.
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:
Washington; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov