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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:08PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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09/21/2026 · Columbus edition
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**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:08PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL**

At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Crandall, or 16 miles southeast of Quitman, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Choctaw and northeastern Wayne Counties.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Mobile AL

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 6:08 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 6:45 PM UTC

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

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