Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 11:05PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 9:05pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1105 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gilbertown, or 18 miles south of Butler, moving east at 40 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...
Silas, Coffeeville, Gilbertown, and Toxey.
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 600 AM CDT for southwestern
Alabama.
Area Description:
Choctaw; Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL