Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Heiberger, or 8 miles south of Brent, moving south
at 5 mph.
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...
Heiberger, Sprott, and Ellards.
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:
Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov