Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ball Flat, or near Hokes Bluff, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Gadsden, Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Hokes Bluff, Centre,
Heflin, Centre Municipal Airport, Glencoe, Tallapoosa, Weaver,
Edwardsville, Tennala, Pleasant Gap, Jacksonville State University,
Ballplay, Slackland, Mars Hills, Moshat, and Ball Flat.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Alabama.
Area Description:
Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL