Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:38PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Demopolis, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Demopolis, Forkland, Arcola, Old Spring Hill, Belmont, Birdine,
Demopolis Lock And Dam, Gallion, Laneville, Cedarville, McDowell, and
Demopolis Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter; Greene; Hale; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov