Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:28PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pickett to near Barbour County Public Lake
Dam to near Lakepoint Resort State Park. Movement was northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Union Springs, Hurtsboro, Midway, Pickett, Hawkinsville, Aberfoil,
Spring Hill, Comer, Barbour County Public Lake Dam, Guerryton,
Lakepoint Resort State Park, Tanyard, Batesville, Perote, Twin
Springs, Rutherford, Lugo, Three Notch, and Mount Andrew.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Macon; Bullock; Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL