Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Nanafalia to 7 miles
east of Magnolia. Movement was south at 35 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...
Linden, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Dayton, Putnam, Freddie
Jones Field, Nanafalia, Consul, Magnolia, Wayne, Surginer, Miller,
Dixons Mill, Vineland, Half Acre, Carleys, Octagon, Clayhill, and
Nicholsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
southwestern and west central Alabama.
Area Description:
Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL