Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 8:03AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 6:03am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 802 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shopton, or 9 miles west of Union Springs, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Frequent cloud to ground lightning
is occurring with this storm.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Troy, Union Springs, Brundidge, Clio, Midway, Meadville, Clayton,
Louisville, Banks, Blue Springs, Tyler Crossroads, Pickett, Dublin,
Beans Crossroads, Guerryton, Shopton, Sellers, Ramer, Doster, and
Barbour County Public Lake Dam.
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.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Bullock; Pike; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov