Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 4:51PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hackleburg, or 9 miles northeast of Hamilton, moving east 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...
Haleyville, Hackleburg, Bear Creek, Pigeye, Tessner, and Upper Bear
Creek Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: