Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brundidge, moving northeast at 30 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...
Brundidge, Banks, Tennille, Tarentum, Brundidge Municipal Airport,
Hamilton Crossroads, and Monticello.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: