Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of Gulfcrest, or 5 miles southeast of Citronelle,
moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Saraland, Chickasaw, Satsuma, Citronelle, Creola, Chunchula,
Gulfcrest, Axis, Mount Vernon, Semmes, Wilmer, I65 And AL 158, and
Movico.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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