Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:18PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Woodland to near
Malone. 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...
Wedowee, Lake Wedowee, Woodland, Malone, Tennant, R.L. Harris Dam,
Big Springs, Ofelia, and Napoleon.
This includes US Highway 431 between mile markers 188 and 200.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov