Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:53PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles north of Brewton, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Brewton, East Brewton, and Riverview.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Escambia
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov