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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:27 AM Sep. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN WALKER AND SOUTHEASTERN WINSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 215 AM CDT... At 126 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Addison and Arley, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. Smith Lake, or over IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jasper, Arley, Addison, Curry, Smith Dam, Nesmith, Smith Lake, Helicon, Falls City, Houston, Mill Branch, Maple Branch, Little Dismal Creek, Yellow Creek, Coon Creek, Powellville, Lupton, Battle Branch, Hidden Cove Campground, and Addison Town Hall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 2:30 AM Sep. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...All of central Alabama. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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