Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 4:52PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vernon, moving east at 50 mph.
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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Vernon, Bedford, Blooming Grove, Crossville, Hightogy, and Lamar
County Public Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
west central Alabama.
Area Description:
Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov