Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mertz to near
Heiberger. Movement was southwest at 15 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...
Greensboro, Heiberger, Morgan Springs, Harper Hill, Wateroak, and
Folsom.
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:
Hale; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov