Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 6:40AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 4:40am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 640 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Riverview, or 13 miles southeast of Brewton,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up 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...
Florala, Baker, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.
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
Alabama...and northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Escambia; Covington; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL