Alabama Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 10:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Goldville, or 13 miles south of Ashland, moving east at 25 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... New Site, Wadley, Goldville, Abanda, Penton, Sparkling Springs, Malone, Daviston, and Motley.
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: 
Clay; Randolph; Tallapoosa; Chambers
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL