< Alabama Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 15:55

Alabama Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Brantley, or 9 miles northwest of Elba, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Crenshaw County.
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.
Area Description: 
Crenshaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL