Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:19AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 3:19am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 519 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm just
south of Haleyville, moving east at 35 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...
Haleyville, Arley, Double Springs, Addison, Houston Recreational
Area, Nesmith, Smith Lake, Helicon, Ashridge, Corinth Rec Area, Falls
City, Needmore, Winston Free State Barn, Houston, Mill Branch, Maple
Branch, Hullett Branch, Clear Creek, Winston County Airport, and Cane
Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL