{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.d074930797321692e840cd889a047ca965156d8f.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.d074930797321692e840cd889a047ca965156d8f.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Mobile AL"},"word_count":104,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Covington\n**Issued by:** NWS Mobile AL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T18:11:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T18:11:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T19:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 611 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8\nmiles west of Samson, or 10 miles southeast of Opp, moving south at\n20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nOpp, Florala, and Lockhart.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."}