Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 3:28AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 1:28am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 328 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Paul M Grist State Park, or near Valley Grande, moving east at 65
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...
Clanton, Deatsville, Billingsley, Lyle, Pentonville, Vida Junction,
Parnell, Titus, Welona, Ten Cedar Estates, Dexter, Verbena, Plecher,
Speed, Marbury, Paul M Grist State Park, Weoka Mills, Jordan Lake,
Higgins Ferry Park, and Pooles Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Chilton; Coosa; Dallas; Autauga; Elmore
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL