Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Billingsley, or 15 miles northeast of Valley
Grande, moving southeast at 15 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...
Prattville, Deatsville, Autaugaville, Billingsley, Booth, Mulberry,
Vida Junction, Autauga County Airport, Dawson Mill, and New Prospect.
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:
Autauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: