Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Special Weather Statement was issued Tuesday afternoon for parts of the Wiregrass as strong thunderstorms moved through Houston County.
At 1:34 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar tracked a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Ashford to near Cottonwood moving north at 20 mph.
The National Weather Service said wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible with the storms. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured outdoor objects.
Communities that could be impacted include Dothan, Cottonwood, Kinsey, Ashford, Cowarts, Webb, Avon, Gordon, Pansey, Enon, Lovetown, Wilson Mill, Pleasant Plains, Ardilla and Smyrna.
Residents are urged to use caution and monitor changing weather conditions as storms move through the area.
