Alabama Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/16/2026 06:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:12am
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a waterspout 5 miles south of Coden, or 7 miles south of Bayou La Batre, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bayou La Batre, Coden, and Alabama Port.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mobile Coastal
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL