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Special Weather Statement, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this special weather statement at Aug 8, 2026, 9:32 PM CDT for Wayne County, Mississippi. It was in force for 43 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2026, 9:32 PM CDT (02:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 8, 2026, 10:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Hail
- 0.25 in
- Wind
- 40
County Wayne County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 151 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1236 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -62 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1420 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
788
WWUS84 KMOB 090232
SPSMOB
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
932 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
MSZ067-076-090315-
Greene MS-Wayne MS-
932 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN WAYNE AND NORTHWESTERN
GREENE COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM CDT...
At 932 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Clara, or 14 miles southwest of Waynesboro, moving
northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Clara.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8894 3169 8870 3146 8849 3130 8881
3135 8884 3143 8884 3143 8890 3151 8895
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 150DEG 5KT 3148 8875
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 8, 6:34 PM CDT, 2 hours 58 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
- Isolated to scattered storms are expected through the weekend.
- Heat indices around 100-107 degrees are expected through mid next week.
- A Low risk of rip currents develops is expected tonight through Tuesday at area beaches.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 8, 6:34 PM CDT, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mobile AL 634 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 ...New UPDATE, AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 - Isolated to scattered storms are expected through the weekend. - Heat indices around 100-107 degrees are expected through mid next week. - A Low risk of rip currents develops is expected tonight through Tuesday at area beaches. && .UPDATE... Issued at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorm over the area will decrease in coverage and strength through the evening. A storm may become strong to marginally severe, with downbursts winds the primary mode of severe. No updates needed with the current package. /16 && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 127 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 The area remains in between two upper levels ridges, one over the southwest and another off the east coast. Meanwhile, the Bermuda high over the western Atlantic will build westward Sunday into Monday. The resulting increased southerly flow will bring more deep layer moisture into the area with PW values over 2 inches. This will result in increased chances for showers and thunderstorm Sunday into Monday. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will be the main threats. The high moisture levels combined with the slow movement of the storms will also lead to locally heavy rainfall as well. By the middle of the week, the upper ridge builds over the area, with lower rain chances and higher temps. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s through the period. Low temperatures are generally in the low to mid 70s each night with upper 70s along the coast. Heat index values will range from 100 to 107 in most areas through the period and widespread heat advisory criteria is not expected. /13 && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 623 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 General VFR conditions with local drops to low end MVFR over the area early this evening will become general VFr as the convection weakens. Slow movement of the convection will allow traffic to maneuver around them. The rainshowers and thunderstorms will shift offshore overnight, affecting near coastal areas around sunrise. Rainshowers and thunderstorms will develop inland in the afternoon, with drops to low end MVFR in the stronger storms. /16 && .MARINE... Issued at 127 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 No impacts expected other than locally higher winds and seas possible near thunderstorms. /13 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Mobile 73 91 75 91 / 10 40 30 50 Pensacola 77 89 78 90 / 10 30 20 30 Destin 78 88 79 89 / 30 30 10 20 Evergreen 73 92 72 91 / 10 40 10 50 Waynesboro 73 95 73 93 / 20 40 20 50 Camden 73 91 73 90 / 10 40 20 40 Crestview 74 91 73 92 / 20 40 10 40 && .MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. FL...None. MS...None. GM...None. &&
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 8, 5:03 PM CDT, 4 hours 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
503 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
FLZ201-203-082245-
Escambia Inland FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
503 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SANTA ROSA AND
NORTH CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...
At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Jay, or 11 miles southeast of Century, moving
northwest at 10 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...
Century, Flomaton, and Jay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3081 8739 3100 8730 3100 8716 3091 8700
3075 8708
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 112DEG 7KT 3086 8712
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 8, 5:12 PM CDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
512 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
ALZ055-056-059-082300-
Monroe AL-Conecuh AL-Escambia AL-
512 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MONROE...
NORTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA AND SOUTHWESTERN CONECUH COUNTIES THROUGH 600
PM CDT...
At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
I65 And AL 113, or 15 miles south of Frisco City, moving northwest at
5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
McCullough and I65 And AL 113.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3127 8721 3110 8730 3116 8756 3140 8743
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 114DEG 4KT 3122 8734
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 8, 5:57 PM CDT, 3 hours 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mobile AL 557 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 FLZ203-204-082345- Santa Rosa Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL- 557 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SANTA ROSA COUNTY THROUGH 645 PM CDT... At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Roeville, or 6 miles east of Milton, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Milton, Bagdad, Point Baker, and Roeville. 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. && LAT...LON 3070 8681 3054 8691 3063 8721 3087 8706 TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 118DEG 8KT 3066 8694 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
Special weather statement, Aug 8, 6:41 PM CDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
641 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
FLZ203-090030-
Santa Rosa Inland FL-
641 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SANTA ROSA COUNTY
THROUGH 730 PM CDT...
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Point Baker, or 4 miles north of Milton, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Milton, Point Baker, and Roeville.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8729 3091 8701 3067 8692 3062 8703
3063 8706 3062 8708 3060 8708 3059 8711
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 152DEG 6KT 3070 8706
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 8, 7:00 PM CDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
700 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
ALZ052-261-MSZ076-090045-
Washington AL-Mobile Inland AL-Greene MS-
700 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MOBILE...
SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND EAST CENTRAL GREENE COUNTIES THROUGH 745
PM CDT...
At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Citronelle, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 and Deer Park.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 8816 3101 8834 3121 8853 3134 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 152DEG 6KT 3112 8830
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 8, 9:32 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
932 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
MSZ067-076-090315-
Greene MS-Wayne MS-
932 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN WAYNE AND NORTHWESTERN
GREENE COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM CDT...
At 932 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Clara, or 14 miles southwest of Waynesboro, moving
northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Clara.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8894 3169 8870 3146 8849 3130 8881
3135 8884 3143 8884 3143 8890 3151 8895
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 150DEG 5KT 3148 8875
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 7:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Greene | 45 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.