Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 7:18AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 5:18am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 718 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Millport to near Ethelsville. Movement was
east at 20 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...
Fayette, Aliceville, Reform, Carrollton, Kennedy, Belk, Ashcraft
Corner, Stone Wall, Owens, Dillburg, and North Pickens Airport.
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:
Lamar; Fayette; Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: