Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:11AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:11am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 611 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hawkinsville, or near Eufaula, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lakepoint Resort State Park and Lugo.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.
Area Description:
Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov