Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 911 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Bedford to near Caledonia
to Columbus AFB. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Winfield, Fayette, Vernon, Sulligent, Millport, Guin, Glen Allen,
Kennedy, Belk, Beaverton, Gu-
Win, Bluff, Blooming Grove, Lamar County Airport, Crews, Bedford,
Crossville, Cody, Stone Wall, and Wayside.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marion; Lamar; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL