Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 2:24AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 12:24am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 224 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Coatopa, or 15 miles southeast of York, moving east at
65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Demopolis, Jefferson, Newbern, Faunsdale, Dayton, Pin Hook, Chickasaw
State Park, U.S. 80 and AL 28, Old Spring Hill, Gallion, Whitfield,
Laneville, and Demopolis Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter; Hale; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL