Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 1:24PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cooksville, or 10 miles southwest of Aliceville, moving southeast at
20 mph.
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...
Boligee, Memphis, New West Greene, Panola, West Greene, Gainesville
Lake Campground, Warsaw, Pleasant Ridge, New Mount Hebron, Cochrane,
Lewiston, and Clinton.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Pickens; Sumter; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: