Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles east of McLain to 12 miles southeast of
Beaumont to 15 miles northeast of Wiggins. Movement was east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lucedale and McLain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Perry; Greene; George
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: