Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Parnell, or 14 miles north of Valley Grande. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Marion, Paul M Grist State Park, Valley Creek Junction, Sprott,
Oakmulgee, and Judson College.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Chilton; Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov