Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:51PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 10:51am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Beans Crossroads to Pickett to Spring
Hill. Movement was south at 20 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...
Union Springs, Midway, Clayton, Louisville, Banks, Pickett, Aberfoil,
Spring Hill, Beans Crossroads, Osco, White Oak, Boot Hill, Gaino,
Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam, Millers Ford, Perote, Josie,
Three Notch, and Mount Andrew.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Bullock; Pike; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: