Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 2:19PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 219 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Reform to near Union. Movement was south at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Eutaw, Aliceville, Gordo, Reform, Carrollton, Pickensville, Union,
Gainesville, Memphis, McMullen, Panola, West Greene, Benevola,
Johnston Lake, Bevill Lock And Dam, Garden, New West Greene, Mantua,
Geiger, and Snoddy.
This includes Interstate 59 between mile markers 35 and 47.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pickens; Sumter; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov