Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:20PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Benning/Lawson Army Air Fld, or 10 miles west of Cusseta, moving
southeast at 25 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...
Fort Mitchell Activity Center, Uchee Creek, and Fort Mitchell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Russell
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: