Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/18/2026 18:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 803 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Belknap, or 13 miles west of Mosses, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pine Apple.
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: 
Wilcox; Butler
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov