Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 2:40PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jasper, moving south at 20 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...
Jasper, Cordova, Parrish, Oakman, Holly Grove, Lupton, Gamble,
Townley, and Walker County Airport.
This includes Interstate 22 between mile markers 53 and 72.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov