Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 9 at 8:19PM CDT until March 9 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 6:19pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 819 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ethelsville, or
near Columbus, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Reform, Carrollton, Ethelsville, Owens, North Pickens Airport,
McShan, Forest, Macedonia, and Shaw.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Pickens, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov