Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:02PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Hatchet, or near Goodwater. These storms were
nearly stationary.
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...
Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Stewartville, Hanover, Bradford,
Cottage Grove, Bentleyville, Highway 9 and Highway 22, Parkdale,
Hatchet, Crewsville, Fishpond, Ray, and Hissop.
This includes US Highway 280 between mile markers 48 and 63.
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.
Area Description:
Coosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov