Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 7:38AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 737 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Bratt, or 13 miles east of Bay Minette, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Molino, Point Baker, and Roeville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for southwestern
Alabama...and northwestern Florida.
Area Description:
Baldwin Inland; Baldwin Central; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL