Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:06PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 706 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cusseta, or near Lanett, moving southeast at 5 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...
Valley, Cusseta, River View, Huguley, Fairfax, I 85 Welcome Center At
Lanett, and Lanett Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chambers
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov