Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Banks, or 9 miles northeast of Troy, moving north 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...
Union Springs, Banks, Linwood, Aberfoil, Beans Crossroads, Sandfield,
Simsville, High Ridge, Monticello, Perote, Josie, and Tanyard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bullock; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL