Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/18/2026 19:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 9:21PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 921 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glenwood, or near Goshen, moving south 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... Elba, New Brockton, Lee, Pine Level, Chestnut Grove, Richburg, Mixons Crossroads, Curtis, Carl Folsom A/p, Victoria, Danleys Crossroads, Lowry Mill, Wilkinstown, Zoar, Camp Humming Hills, Newby, Clintonville, Wise Mill, New Haven, and Basin.
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: 
Coffee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov