Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 8:39PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 839 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Griffen Mill to 6 miles south of Uchee to
near Hurtsboro to near Guerryton. Movement was east at 40 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...
Phenix City, Hurtsboro, Hawkinsville, Russell County Sports Complex,
Uchee, Spring Hill, Seale, Ladonia, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Twin
Springs, Rutherford, Three Notch, Hatchechubbe, Uchee Creek, Ladonia
Sports Complex, Fort Mitchell, Fort Mitchell Activity Center, Phenix
Drag Strip, and Parkmanville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Alabama.
Area Description:
Bullock; Lee; Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL