Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 726 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Reform, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Reform, Millport, Kennedy, Ashcraft Corner, North Pickens Airport,
Lubbub, Shaw, and Owens.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lamar; Fayette; Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL