Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 701 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jacksons' Gap to Beulah. Movement was
northeast at 20 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...
Opelika, Valley, Lanett, Roanoke, Lafayette, Stroud, La Fayette,
Wadley, Lakeview, Five Points, Cusseta, Malone, Beulah, Post Oak
Forks, Denson, Beans Mill, River View, Amity Park, Sturkie, and
Abanda.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Randolph; Tallapoosa; Chambers; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov