Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Still Waters Resort to near Liberty City.
Movement was south at 20 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...
Tallassee, Liberty City, Still Waters Resort, Tallapoosa City,
Southern Lake Martin, Yates Dam, Blue Creek Marina, Reeltown, and
Yates Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Tallapoosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov