Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marion Junction, or 11 miles east of Uniontown, moving south 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...
Orrville, Bogue Chitto, Vaiden, Marion Junction, Old Cahaba Park,
Dannelly Reservoir, Perry County Correctional Center, Whites Bluff,
Crumptonia, Safford, Vaiden Field Airport, and Hazen.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry; Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov