Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kent, or 9 miles southwest of Meadville, moving northeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Petrey and Highland Home.
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