Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 18:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tanner Williams, or 15 miles west of Midtown Mobile, moving east at 35 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... Midtown Mobile, Downtown Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, Satsuma, Semmes, Tanner Williams, I65 And I165, I65 And AL 158, and Mobile Regional Airport.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Mobile Inland; Mobile Central
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov