Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hackleburg, or 10 miles north of Hamilton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Haleyville, Hackleburg, Bear Creek, Pigeye, Tessner, and Upper Bear
Creek Reservoir.
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
northwestern Alabama.
Area Description:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov