Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:35am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Spring Hill, or 7 miles northeast of Midway. These
storms were nearly stationary.
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...
Midway, Guerryton, Hawkinsville, Spring Hill, Comer, Rutherford,
Batesville, and Twin Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Bullock; Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov