Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ashridge, or 7 miles southeast of Haleyville, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lynn, Arley, Double Springs, Nauvoo, Houston Recreational Area, Camp
McDowell, Ashbank, Poplar Springs, Ashridge, Corinth Rec Area,
Winston Free State Barn, Smith Lake, Houston, Natural Bridge, Hullett
Branch, Clear Creek, Winston County Airport, Cane Creek, Bull Branch,
and Yellow Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winston
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL