Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 2:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 203 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
West Jefferson, or 6 miles southwest of Dora, moving southeast at 10
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...
Dora, Adamsville, Graysville, Sylvan Springs, Brookside, Maytown,
West Jefferson, Cardiff, Quinton, Burnwell, Gorgas Steam Plant,
Beloit, Gorgas, Miller Steam Plant, Birmingport, Barney and
Goodsprings.
This includes Interstate 22 between mile markers 72 and 88.
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:
Walker; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov