Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Selma, moving south 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, Old Cahaba Park, Memorial
Stadium, Dallas County Horse Arena, Potter Station, Skyharbor
Airport, Summerfield, Craig Field Aiport, Selma Drag Strip, Edmund
Pettus Bridge, Selma University, and Barrett Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov