Special Weather Statement for Butler; Crenshaw; Covington
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What is happening
At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of McKenzie, or 17 miles south of Greenville. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of McKenzie, or 17 miles south of Greenville. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Butler, southwestern Crenshaw and north central Covington Counties.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 5:51PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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