Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Mill Creek to Waynesboro
to 7 miles east of Buckatunna. Movement was northeast at 30 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...
Waynesboro, Clara, Millry, Buckatunna, Silas, and Gilbertown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Choctaw; Washington; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL