Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Birmingham AL
AREA: Lamar; Pickens
SENT: 2026-07-09T06:52:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:52AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 652 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Columbus, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Aliceville, Millport, Pickensville, Kennedy, Ethelsville, McMullen,
Garden, Bevill Lock And Dam, McShan, Shaw, Forest, Macedonia, and
Melborne.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T07:45:00-05:00