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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Rutledge, or 14 miles southeast of Greenville, moving southwest 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 o...

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09/19/2026 · Columbia County edition

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**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL**

At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Rutledge, or 14 miles southeast of Greenville, moving southwest 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... Luverne, Georgiana, Brantley, McKenzie, River Falls, Red Level, Rutledge, Dozier, Heath, Gantt, and Glenwood.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Mobile AL

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 5:20 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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