Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:39PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Potter Station, or 8 miles northwest of Selma,
moving southeast at 15 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...
Selma, Valley Grande, Selmont-West Selmont, White Hall, Orrville,
Benton, Gardner Island, Tyler, Old Cahaba Park, Dallas County Horse
Arena, Belknap, Paul M Grist State Park, Dallas Lake, Memorial
Stadium, Marion Junction, Burnsville, Potter Station, Dannelly
Reservoir, Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam, and Carlowville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov