Overview

• The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 4:19 p.m. Saturday for Dale and Henry counties, effective until 4:45 p.m.
• Doppler radar tracked a storm near Pinckard moving east at 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph capable of toppling tree limbs and scattering debris
• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning posed a risk of strikes up to 10 miles from the storm’s center
• Torrential rainfall raised concerns about localized flooding and hazardous road conditions, prompting warnings against driving through floodwaters
• Residents were urged to monitor NWS updates and seek immediate shelter inside buildings or vehicles during the warning period