Special Weather Statement for Houston County

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Henry,northeastern Houston and southwestern Early Counties through 630 PM EDT/530 PM CDT/... At 546 PM EDT/446 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ashford, or 14 miles southeast of Headland. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Headland, Blakely, Ashford, Cowarts, Webb, Columbia, Kinsey, Avon, Gordon, Saffold, Pansey, Howards Mill, Sigma, Grandberry Crossroads, Pearce, Enon, Rock Hill, Barber, Pleasant Plains and Farley Nuclear Plant. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:20PM CDT until September 18 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flood Advisory for... Southeastern Houston County in southeastern Alabama... West Central Jackson County in the panhandle of Florida... Southwestern Early County in southwestern Georgia... West Central Seminole County in southwestern Georgia... * Until 815 PM CDT /915 PM EDT/. * At 420 PM CDT /520 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.

It is with heart felt sympathy that we share of long time friend and Paramedic in the Wiregrass has passed away.

Chuck Crawford was a friend to anyone who knew him. He has fought the good fight with pancreatic cancer.

Beginning Monday, September 20, the Water World Water Tower at Westgate Park will be receiving a face lift. Unfortunately, this work will affect the section of the Westgate Trail that sits adjacent to the Water Tower making a temporary re-route of the trail necessary. The blocked off areas in red will be temporarily closed and the blue lines indicate where trail traffic will be re-routed. Barricades will be in place along with temporary signage and crosswalks to direct trail traffic during this time. The work on the Water Tower is expected to last through the first week of December. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but, in the interest of public safety, it is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Dothan Leisure Services at 615-3000.