Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 5:11AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 3:11am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 511 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Brantley, or 9 miles north of Elba, moving east at 55
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...
Fort Rucker, Lee, Pine Level, Java, Chestnut Grove, Mixons
Crossroads, Victoria, Frisco, Eanon, Wilkinstown, Zoar, Lowry Mill,
Newby, Camp Humming Hills, Roeton, Wise Mill, Tabernacle, Clowers
Crossroads, Arcus, and Bluff Spring.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.
Area Description:
Coffee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL