Special Weather Statement 05/27/2025 09:55 for Alabama areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:55AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2025 - 9:55am
Expires: 
May 27, 2025 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1155 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southeast of Jackson, moving northeast at 35 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Monroe and east central Clarke Counties.
Instruction: 
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Clarke; Monroe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL