Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:33PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pooles Crossroads, or 9 miles south of Clanton, moving 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...
Billingsley and Pooles Crossroads.
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:
Chilton; Autauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov