Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 1:54PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 154 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hillabee Creek, or near Alexander City, moving south 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...
Alexander City, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Hillabee Creek, Northern
Lake Martin and Hackneyville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Tallapoosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov