Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Houston County, Alabama
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 7:19PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Houston County in southeastern Alabama... North central Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida... Southwestern Miller County in southwestern Georgia... Northwestern Seminole County in southwestern Georgia... Southwestern Early County in southwestern Georgia... * Until 800 PM EDT/700 PM CDT/. * At 719 PM EDT/619 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dothan to near Cottonwood to 6 miles southeast of Ashford, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Cottonwood, Dothan, Donalsonville, Taylor, Ashford, Cowarts, Webb, Malone, Rehobeth, Greenwood, Avon, Madrid, Gordon, Jakin, Bascom, Memphis, Saffold, Pansey, Crosby, and Grangeburg.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Houston County, Alabama?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Houston County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Early County, Miller County, Jackson County, Seminole County.