Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 6:02AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 4:02am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 602 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Atmore, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Atmore, Brewton, Century, Flomaton, East Brewton, Jay, Pollard,
Riverview, Bratt, I65 And CR 1, I65 And AL 21, and Poarch Creek
Reservation.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Escambia; Baldwin Inland; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL