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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Mobile AL

442 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026

 

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Washington AL-Mobile Inland AL-Greene MS-George MS-

442 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MOBILE...

SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHEASTERN GEORGE AND SOUTHEASTERN GREENE

COUNTIES THROUGH 530 AM CDT...



At 442 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7

miles northwest of Lucedale, moving east at 50 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...

Citronelle, Lucedale, Leakesville, Chunchula, and Gulfcrest.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 3116 8872 3121 8811 3085 8810 3094 8874

TIME...MOT...LOC 0942Z 270DEG 45KT 3103 8864 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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