Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 452 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lowndesboro, or 8 miles north of Hayneville. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Prattville, Fort Deposit, Mosses, Hayneville, Autaugaville, White
Hall, Gordonville, Lowndesboro, Benton, Lowndes County Airport,
Beechwood, Autauga County Airport, Logan, Davenport, Calhoun, Manack,
Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam, Letohatchee, Mount Willing, and Clover
Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Autauga; Lowndes; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov