Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:10PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 710 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Allison, or near Eutaw, moving southeast 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...
Eutaw, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Allison, Walden Quarters, Duffys
Bend, Sawyerville, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth, Evansville, Selden
Lock And Dam, Eutaw Municipal Airport, Clinton, Five Points
Intersection, I 20 Rest Area Near Eutaw, and Birdine.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greene; Hale
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov