Mobile County Emergency Management Agency

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
703 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
West central Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 702 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Downtown Mobile, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Spanish Fort around 710 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 3069 8816 3076 8814 3077 8788 3061 8788
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 285DEG 49KT 3070 8808

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Conecuh County in south central Alabama...
Western Escambia County in south central Alabama...
Southwestern Monroe County in south central Alabama...
Northwestern Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
South Central Clarke County in southwestern Alabama...
Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
Northwestern Escambia County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 207 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Downtown Mobile, Midtown Mobile, Prichard, Tillmans Corner,
Saraland, Bay Minette, Atmore, Chickasaw, Satsuma, Citronelle,
Creola, Chunchula, Stockton, McCullough, Gulfcrest, Axis, Uriah,
Mount Vernon, Calvert and Excel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

The National Weather Service for Mobile has continued the Flood Watch for Mobile County

1047 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION.....FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin
Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke,
Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox, northwest
Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia
Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the
following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers is
expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Considerable flash flooding is likely and catastrophic flooding
is possible. This risk level is associated with a significant
number of flood-related deaths and most flash flood-related
damages.

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue through at least
Friday afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches
are expected with locally in excess of 15 inches near the coast.
This will likely cause significant flash flooding, especially in
urban and other poor drainage areas. Water rescues may become
necessary.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

🚨 Flooding concerns are increasing across our area as heavy rainfall is expected. Residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas should take precautions now. Do not wait until water begins rising to prepare. Stay informed, stay alert, and never drive through flooded roads.