Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:17PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Poplar Springs, or near Lynn, moving southeast 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...
Jasper, Carbon Hill, Lynn, Nauvoo, Curry, Camp McDowell, Ashbank,
Poplar Springs, Corinth Rec Area, Smith Lake, Clear Creek, Coon
Creek, Cedrum Area, Rockhouse Creek, Holly Grove, Powellville,
Lupton, Battle Branch, Townley, and Black Pond.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Winston; Walker
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL