Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/07/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 7, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Paul M Grist State Park, or near Valley Grande, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Selma, Valley Grande, Burnsville, Parnell, Paul M Grist State Park, Potter Station, Valley Creek Junction, Plantersville, Selma University, Barrett Creek, and Summerfield.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Perry; Chilton; Dallas; Autauga
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov