< Alabama Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/31/2026 16:24

Alabama Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/31/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 6:24PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms centered 8 miles east of Falkville, or 11 miles north of Cullman, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 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... Cullman, Hartselle, Good Hope, Falkville, Baldwin, Vinemont, West Point, Eva, Phelan, and Walter.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Morgan; Cullman
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL