< Alabama Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 15:13

Alabama Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 15:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 5:13PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hawkinsville, or 14 miles north of Eufaula, moving northeast at 30 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... Lakepoint Resort State Park, Uchee Creek, Fort Mitchell, Fort Mitchell Activity Center, and Twin Springs.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Russell; Barbour
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL