Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:58AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 10:58pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ethelsville, or 9 miles north of Pickensville, moving south at 25
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...
Aliceville, Carrollton, Pickensville, Ethelsville, Memphis, McMullen,
Garden, Bevill Lock And Dam, Gainesville Lake Campground, Dillburg,
McShan, George Downer Airport, Cochrane, and Macedonia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL