Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:17PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 6 miles southwest of Bedford to 12 miles
northwest of Ethelsville, or extending from 9 miles west of Vernon to
18 miles west of Millport, moving east 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...
Vernon, Millport, Ethelsville, Melborne, Star, Hightogy, Forest,
Lamar County Public Lake and Macedonia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lamar; Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov