…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Tallapoosa and southeastern Clay Counties through 100 PM CDT…
At 1224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hillabee Creek, or 7 miles northeast of Alexander City, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Alexander City, New Site, Goldville, Hillabee Creek, Northern Lake
Martin, Hackneyville and Millerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
