Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central Alabama Through 2:30 AM CDT
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Butler, Crenshaw, Conecuh, and Covington counties as 60 mph wind gusts move through the area.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Alabama.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Alabama. The alert was issued at 1:39 AM CDT on March 12, 2026, after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in south central Alabama:
- Southern Butler County
- Southwestern Crenshaw County
- East central Conecuh County
- Northwestern Covington County
Impacted locations include Andalusia, Evergreen, McKenzie, River Falls, Red Level, Dozier, Heath, Gantt, and the intersection of I-65 and US 84.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central Alabama until 7:00 AM CDT.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hazards: Radar-indicated severe winds capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Storm Movement: As of 1:39 AM CDT, the storm was located over I-65 and US 84, or near Evergreen, moving east at 45 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 2:30 AM CDT on March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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