Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, multiple Special Weather Statements were issued Sunday afternoon for parts of the Wiregrass as strong thunderstorms moved across the area.
The National Weather Service said Doppler radar tracked storms near Ashford and stretching from Midland City to near Columbia moving north to northeast between 20 and 25 mph.
Officials said wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible with the storms. The National Weather Service warned gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Communities that could be impacted include Dothan, Headland, Midland City, Ashford, Columbia, Webb, Kinsey, Newton, Cowarts, Gordon, Avon, Jakin, Pansey, Newville, Pinckard, Haleburg, Shorterville and surrounding areas.
Residents are urged to use caution and continue monitoring changing weather conditions across the Wiregrass.
