Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 13:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 340 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dothan, moving east at 10 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... Headland, Dothan, Ozark, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Ashford, Cowarts, Newton, Webb, Columbia, Pinckard, Rehobeth, Grimes, Avon, Newville, Napier Field, Gordon, Memphis, and Waterford.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Dale; Henry; Houston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov