Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 7:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Victoryland, or near Milstead, moving southeast at 5 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...
Milstead, Shorter, Tysonville, Victoryland, and Cross Keys.
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:
Macon
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: