Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Benevola to near
Myrtlewood. Movement was west at 10 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...
Demopolis, Livingston, Eutaw, York, Cuba, Jefferson, Forkland,
Boligee, Union, Gainesville, Epes, Myrtlewood, Emelle, Panola, West
Greene, The University Of West Alabama, Thornhill, Dug Hill,
Tishabee, and New West Greene.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 59 between mile markers 2 and 44.
US Highway 43 between mile markers 146 and 160.
US Highway 80 between mile markers 2 and 34.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Sumter; Greene; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov