Special Weather Statement 05/28/2025 14:38 for Alabama, Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2025 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2025 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Leakesville to 3 miles northwest of Citronelle to 4 miles north of McIntosh. Movement was north at 10 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... Saint Stephens, McIntosh, Citronelle, State Line, Wagarville, Deer Park, Fruitdale, Chatom, Leakesville, Tibbie, and Leroy.
Instruction: 
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 900 PM CDT for southeastern Mississippi.
Area Description: 
Washington; Mobile Inland; Greene
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL