Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hillabee Creek, or 7 miles northeast of Alexander City, moving east
at 55 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...
Alexander City, New Site, Wadley, Goldville, Hillabee Creek, Malone,
Abanda, Penton, Sparkling Springs, Northern Lake Martin, Daviston,
Dickert, White Plains, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park,
Hackneyville, Horseshoe Bend, and Motley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Alabama.
Area Description:
Clay; Randolph; Tallapoosa; Chambers
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL