DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Special Weather Statement for parts of the Wiregrass due to a strong thunderstorm tracking through the region on Saturday, July 13.
As of 12:57 p.m., radar indicated the storm was located over Hartford, moving southeast at 5 mph. The main concern is wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph, which could cause tree limbs to fall and blow around unsecured outdoor items.
Locations that may be impacted include:
Dothan, Geneva, Slocomb, Rehobeth, Cottonwood, Hartford, Taylor, Cowarts, Newton, Pinckard, Malvern, Clayhatchee, and surrounding areas.
Residents are urged to secure loose objects and use caution if driving through affected areas.
Stay weather aware and follow local alerts.
