Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Midtown Mobile. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
Midtown Mobile, Downtown Mobile, Prichard, Tillmans Corner, Saraland,
Chickasaw, I65 And I165, I65 And AL 158, I10 And I65, and Mobile
Regional Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mobile Inland; Mobile Central
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov