Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:58PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kowaliga Bridge, or 6 miles east of Equality, moving south 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...
Eclectic, Kowaliga Bridge, Martin Dam, Western Lake Martin,
Southern Lake Martin, Eastern Lake Martin, Central, Yates Reservoir
and Claud.
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:
Tallapoosa; Elmore
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov