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Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:23PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:23PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

At 223 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Rutledge, or 12 miles southeast of Greenville, moving southwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured object...

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09/22/2026 · Eastman edition

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**Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:23PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL**

At 223 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Rutledge, or 12 miles southeast of Greenville, moving southwest at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Georgiana, McKenzie, and Red Level.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Mobile AL

- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 2:23 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 3:15 PM UTC

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

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