Special Weather Statement for Washington; Clarke; Wilcox +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Clarke, Monroe, Washington, Wilcox
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What is happening
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Putnam to near Leroy. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central and southwestern Alabama.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Putnam to near Leroy. Movement was southeast at 15 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... Jackson, Thomasville, Grove Hill, Saint Stephens, Leroy, Whatley, Pine Hill, and Fulton.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:20PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Source and limitations
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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