Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Hawkinsville, or 12 miles southeast of Hurtsboro,
moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Russell County.
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.
Area Description:
Russell
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov