Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 8:07PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 807 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Vaiden, or 8 miles south of Marion, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Selma, Valley Grande, Marion, Selmont-West Selmont, Bogue Chitto,
Vaiden, Gardner Island, Tyler, Old Cahaba Park, Dallas County Horse
Arena, Paul M Grist State Park, Memorial Stadium, Burnsville, Marion
Junction, Potter Station, Radford, Hazen, Craig Field Aiport, Valley
Creek Junction, and Selma Drag Strip.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
south central Alabama.
Area Description:
Perry; Dallas; Autauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL