Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 8:53am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1052 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Putnam, or 14 miles southeast of Butler, moving northeast at 20 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...
Sweet Water, Putnam, Wayne, Surginer, Miller, Nanafalia, Dixons Mill,
Magnolia, Half Acre, Clayhill, and Nicholsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL