Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 5 at 10:58PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 8:58pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1058 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forkland, or 7 miles northwest of Demopolis, moving northeast at 55
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...
Demopolis, Greensboro, Jefferson, Forkland, Faunsdale, Dayton, Walden
Quarters, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth, Greensboro Municipal
Airport, Pin Hook, Duffys Bend, Sawyerville, Chickasaw State Park,
U.S. 80 and AL 28, Old Spring Hill, Belmont, Demopolis Lock And Dam,
and Gallion.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter; Greene; Hale; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL