DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — At 3:12 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over OZARK, moving south at 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say the storm could bring wind gusts up to 40 mph. Radar indicated the activity, and officials warn that gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Areas in the path include DALEVILLE, ENTERPRISE, FORT RUCKER, OZARK, DOTHAN, MIDLAND CITY, LEVEL PLAINS, NEWTON, PINCKARD, and CLAYHATCHEE. Smaller communities such as Hollis Dairy Road, Hunt Field, Waterford, Hooper Stage Field, Knox Field, Gerald, Mabson, Ewell, Cairns Army Airfield, and Dale County Lake may also be affected.
Residents are urged to use caution outdoors and secure loose items.
