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Covington County Emergency Management Agency, Alabama
Thursday May 7th, 2026 :: 12:44 p.m. CDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 01:30PM

SVRMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Covington County in south central Alabama... Northeastern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 130 PM CDT.

* At 1243 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Laurel Hill, or 11 miles west of Florala, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Florala, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COVINGTON, AL ... OKALOOSA, FL

Instructions:

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Address/Location
Covington County Emergency Management Agency, Alabama
272 Hillcrest Dr
Andalusia, AL 36420

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 334-428-2670

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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