Weather Alerts For Gainestown, AL

A Weather Alert has been issued for a nearby area. While your current location is outside of the impacted area, please stay alert and monitor weather conditions. # HEADLINE -------------------- A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CHOCTAW AND NORTHWESTERN CLARKE COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM CDT # SUMMARY -------------------- At 1215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Snell, or 13 miles west of Butler. This storm was nearly stationary. # DETAILS -------------------- HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE Radar indicated. IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE Butler, Lisman, Gilbertown, and Toxey. ISSUED AT Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Mobile AL HEADER Special Weather Statement # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Choctaw AL, Clarke AL