Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:32PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northeast of Fulton, or 8 miles southeast of Thomasville,
moving southeast at 10 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...
Fulton.
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:
Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov