Tornado Warning Issued for South Mobile County Alabama Including Theodore, Grand Bay and Bellefontaine Thursday May 7 Valid Until 9:30AM CDT
SOUTH MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA — A Tornado Warning is active for parts of South Mobile County, Alabama on Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, valid until 9:30 AM CDT. The warning covers a population of 25,128 residents across the warned area including Theodore, Grand Bay, Bayou La Batre, Bellefontaine, and Tillmans Corner. Eight schools fall within the warning zone. A radar indicated tornado is the basis for the warning, with pea sized hail also possible within the warned storm as it moves through South Mobile County toward the coast.
Radar Indicated Tornado Warning Active Across South Mobile County Until 9:30AM
The Tornado Warning is radar indicated, meaning Doppler radar is detecting rotation consistent with tornado development within the warned storm. The warning polygon covers a broad swath of South Mobile County stretching from Theodore and Tillmans Corner through Grand Bay and Bellefontaine toward the coastal areas near Bayou La Batre and Heron Bay.
Radar at 9:09 AM CDT is showing intense red returns with widespread lightning activity across the entire warned area, confirming an active and dangerous storm moving through the region.
25,128 Residents and 8 Schools in Warning Zone Should Seek Shelter Immediately
The warned area encompasses 25,128 residents and eight schools, making immediate shelter action critical for all individuals within the polygon boundaries. Anyone inside the tornado warning zone must move to the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows, and into an interior room immediately.
Schools within the warning zone should be executing tornado shelter protocols for all students and staff without delay until the warning expires at 9:30 AM CDT.
Pea Sized Hail Also Possible Within the Warned Storm Moving Through South Mobile County
Pea sized hail is identified as an additional hazard within the warned storm alongside the tornado threat. The combination of tornado potential and hail makes this a multi-hazard warning requiring immediate protective action from all residents across Theodore, Grand Bay, Bellefontaine, Tillmans Corner, and Bayou La Batre through the 9:30 AM expiration time. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.
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